• By Denise Larive   For Journal Register News Service
• Posted: 01/27/12 12:59 pm

Salaries and benefits continue to increase at a rate that exceeds the Daniel Boone School District’s ability to keep up, this year causing a $3.5 million shortfall in the 2012-13 budget and jeopardizing athletic programs.

The school board’s Jan. 23 budget workshop illustrated — with pie charts — the impact of the district’s contracted services and debt services that total 95 percent ($50,072,681) of the budget and exceed the anticipated revenues of $49,295,342.

Superintendent Dr. Gary L. Otto said although the board reduced the number of its employees last year from 532.5 to 493, the district is still having a hard time covering the cost of salaries and benefits. The result this year is a $3.5 million deficit and programs will have to be cut or taxes increased.

Otto presented the board options to reduce the deficit that include eliminating sports and extracurricular activities, curtailing four (maybe seven) elementary teachers and increasing class sizes, eliminating elementary band, curtailing the Middle School (eighth grade) foreign language program, and making library demotions and alternative special education placements.

For the complete article in The Pottstown Mercury, go to:  http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20120127/NEWS01/120129582/daniel-boone-programs-could-be-cut-to-balance-budget

As a school we have begun to read a variety of books that promote kindness to others and the use of positive words! It has been Very successful!  The book title “Have YouFilled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud.  And “How full is your Bucket?” by Tom Rath . Both books are worthwhile and enjoyable for adults as well.

February 2nd @ The Birdsboro Pharmacy

3:30-7:00pm

330 W. Main Street Birdsboro, PA 19508

more information or to schedule an appointment….610.926.6060

“The Kitchen Door” catering, classes, chef-on-call,

located at 48 N. Reading Avenue.

Call (215) 307-6202 for class schedule and upcoming cooking events.

Learn more about adoption and foster care.

Attend a session:

Thursday, February 16

Thursday, March 15

Thursday, April 19

For more information call 610.682.1504 or visit www.diakon.org

Phoenixville Business Networking Group (Phoenixville PA)

Career Fair (Pottstown PA)

Wed, February 1, 11:30am – 1:30pm

Montgomery County Community College, South Hall, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA

MCCC to Host Spring Career Fairs in Blue Bell and Pottstown

Jan. 18, 2012, Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.— Montgomery County Community College will hold career fairs at both its Central Campus in Blue Bell and West Campus in Pottstown this spring. The career fairs are free of charge and are open to the public and will feature up to 15 area businesses and organizations that are looking to recruit for part-time, full-time, temporary and seasonal employment, as well as for internships.

At the Central Campus, career fairs will be held in the atrium of ParkhouseHall, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 and March 7.

At the West Campus, career fairs will be held in the second floor lobby of South Hall, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1, March 7 and April 4.

In addition, the Annual Spring Job and Internship Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 11 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Center, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. The expo will feature more than 50 employers.

Businesses and organizations that wish to participate in the career fairs or expo should contact Cindy Cerruti in the Office of Career Services at 610-718-1802 or ccerruti@mc3.edu.

Friday, Jan 27 10:00a to 5:00p

at Pottstown Public Library, Pottstown, PA

The Friends of the Pottstown Library Back Door Used Book Sale will be Fri. Jan. 27 from 10 am to 5pm and Sat. Jan 28 from 9am to 2pm. A bag sale will be held all day Saturday. 500 High St. Pottstown PA. for more info 610-970-6551

Young Chefs of West Reading will be closing on Januay 31, 2011. Thanks to all of you who supported us throughout the years. All merchandise is 50% off while supplies last.

Ambush was by ex-wife’s lover, police say

Shotgun used in shooting in Spring Township

The Daniel Boone School District’s budget problems are so serious that officials are talking about eliminating interscholastic sports entirely.

The option was just one of several Dr. Gary L. Otto laid out for his school board at a budget meeting Monday. Others were raising taxes and reducing elementary school staff.

At a separate meeting following the budget session, the board voted 8-1 to approve a $52.47 million preliminary budget for 2012-13 that requires a 5.8 percent tax increase. The district would need state exceptions for the increase because it exceeds its 2.3 percent tax hike ceiling.

In preparation for our spring recycled art show, the Gallery School is collecting recyclables.  Please see the list below for the specific items we are looking for. Items can be dropped off any time during our regular business hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am-4:30pm and Saturday 10am-3pm.

Questions? Please email or give us a call at 610-326-2506. Thank you!

Julie

The DB HS Lacrosse team will host a Youth Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, March 3rd. The event will be held at Daniel Boone High School Turf Stadium from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. The clinic is open to 1st -8th graders; beginner to experienced players. The registration cost is $25.00 per player, $15 per additional family member. This is a great opportunity to learn the sport or prepare for the upcoming season. It is also a major fundraiser for the DB HS Lacrosse team to raise funds needed for the 2012 season. Please visit  the Amity AC website (www.amityac.net) to download the registration form for this event. For event information or questions, please contact Renee Pusey at rpusey5@gmail.com.

In addition, registration for Spring 2012 is still open for DB HS Lacrosse. Please visit the Amity AC Lacrosse website for registration and program information. Volunteers are still needed for the season. Please contact Lea Pajakinas for details at leapaj@dejazzd.com or 610- 312-9929.

The Lions Club
will be holding their annual
family style BEEF SUPPER
this Saturday 1/28/12 at
St Pauls UCC Church
from 4 to 7 PM
(take out's are also avilable)
Adults $11.00
Children $6.00 ( 6-12 )

Are the wintertime blues getting you and your kids down?  Then join us at
the Daniel Boone Homestead for our Fireside Tales and chase those blues
away!  Storytelling was a great way for families in the eighteenth century
to pass the time during the long, dark winters.  During our Fireside
Tales, Homestead Friends and volunteers will read a few stories geared
toward young children ages 4 – 8 and their families in the rustic
atmosphere of the Wayside Lodge.

On February 5, children will take part in traditional storytelling as they
hear stories about Pennsylvania German and English life and heritage in
the eighteenth century.  We will make sure to have a nice, cheerful fire
going in the fireplace in the Wayside Lodge but it will still be quite
chilly inside so remember to dress warmly and bring a few extra blankets
or quilts to relax on and snuggle under!  Suggested donation $2.00 per
child.  Complimentary light refreshments will also be provided.  Forget
about Old Man Winter for an hour or two and spend an afternoon with your
family at the Daniel Boone Homestead!

King of Prussia, PA – January 25^th, 2012-

Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Blogs …. Where do businesses begin with social media?  For any business big or small, that’s the million dollar question these days.  Start in one channel and your audience isn’t there,  could spell a slow death to your online marketing efforts.

“Social Media Cocktail”, sponsored by Da Li Social, is  training dedicated to educating businesses about how to begin in social media and online marketing.  The training  slated for March 19^th at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.  Featuring award winning author, Liana “Li” Evans who published “Social Media Marketing:  Engaging Strategies for Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media”, the event will focus on helping businesses create successful social media strategies that integrate with other online marketing channels.

“We see so many businesses, large and small, struggling with social media.  From where to be, to how to train their employees, to measuring if they are successful, coming into social media can be an overwhelming endeavor for any business.  Social Media Cocktail training  gives businesses a foundational mix of understanding of what goes into creating a successful online marketing strategy that includes social media, ”  Evans explained.

The training also features local Public Relations expert Sarah Doheny of YUBpr and online marketing and usability expert Kim Krause Berg as featured trainers.  The combined experience and expertise of the trainers combines for an unparalleled  exclusive experience since the training is limited to just 20 students.

The training includes 5 sessions and wraps up the day with a hands-on workshop where students can take what they learned in the previous sessions and apply them to a mock situation that can help them utilize what they learned back in their own businesses.  Lunch, snacks and free wireless are also included with the training.

Social Media is a dash of Facebook, jigger of twitter rimmed with google + I  will work  you on making your engagements genuine business  connections. It is not about “like my page” Ok I like now what? Usually dead air ……. SM is not created equal and is a balancing act for what works for you may not  work for others

For more information about the training and to sign up and save $125 before March 5^th, 2012, visit the Social Media Cocktail training website.

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About Social Media Cocktail: The Social Media Cocktail training series is a day long, exclusive social media marketing training conference, just outside of Philadelphia, PA. This exclusive conference is limited to just 20 attendees which will give you a chance to interact with both the speakers and other attendees in a more intimate learning environment.  Sponsored by Da Li Social, the training is geared for marketers and businesses to walk away from the training with the ability to put together successful social media strategies.

The Amity AC is proud to announce another opportunity for Boone students to play a great sport. Beginning in Spring 2012, Daniel Boone will offer tennis as a varsity sport to high school boys and girls.

The boys’ season will be in the spring and the girls will play in the fall.

Here’s a look at what is currently being scheduled before the season starts:

1.  An information meeting will be held after school on Thursday, January 12^th at 2:30 pm.  Any interested high school students are invited to attend.

2.  Two “fun” clinics will be conducted for anyone interested in becoming acquainted with the game of tennis. The clinics will be held on Saturday January 21^st and on Saturday, January 28^th at  2 – 3:30 pm at Hillcrest Racquet Club in Exeter ( Near the Boscov’s Store, 4401 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606) . The clinic will be free of charge to any Daniel Boone high school students.

Additional program and event information will be distributed at the January 12th meeting.

Please visit the Amity AC website for upcoming news on the Tennis program and our other sports.

www.amityac.net

Open House for
Birdsboro Christian Preschool
Tuesday, Feb. 21st, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Class Offerings
3 year olds
Mon & Thurs: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Mon & Thurs: 12:30 pm- 3:00 pm      
Tue & Fri: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
4 & 5 year olds     
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri: 8:45 am - 11:15 am
Mon, Tue & Thur: 12:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Tue & Thur: 12:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Creative Arts  
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Birdsboro, PA 19508    
Phone: (610) 582-8399
info@bcpreschoolclasses.com 

http://www.bcpreschoolclasses.com/index.html

SPRING SESSION CLINICS NOW ON-LINE

www.rickmoatzbst.com

Private Lessons and Team Rentals by contacting Rick at 610-763-4053

Spring Training for Youth running again 3 days/week

Sign Up Now

Catching Clinics:  Thurs. 6:45-7:40pm    Sat.  1:00-1:55pm

The Historic State Theatre of Boyertown will be holding a

Christian Music Festival

on Friday, April 20, 2012.

This will be a benefit concert to

raise money for a desperately

needed Air-Conditioning System

for the Theatre.

If you have interest in performing,

Please call

Kevin Rhude ~ 484-614-0111

Just a quick reminder that spring soccer registration is still open! On-time registration will close on February, 1st. Registration fees after this date will increase 10%. Don’t delay! The Spring season will start in March (weather permitting) and be approximately 6-7 weeks long. For the first time ever, Spring Recreational Soccer will include 2 training sessions with the Atlantic Soccer Factory! Please visit the Amity AC Soccer website (http://www.tcteams.com/amity) for registration and program information.

Save the Date!

14th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn

June 2-8, 2012

Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove
February 2 – 5
Sovereign Center

SPECIAL OFFER – Save $10 on VIP Seats.

Valid for  Thursday, February 2 – 7 p.m.
 Friday, February 3 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Febraury 4 - 7 p.m. performances

Offer expires Friday,  January 27

Use code VIP

www.sovereigncenter.com

Nepa’s Trattoria is temporarily closed, according to the Nepa’s Trattoria Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nepas-Trattoria/149405351739153

With the help of Tri County Area Chamber of Commerce, Building a Better Boyertown is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony this Thursday January 26th at 3:30 pm at The Kitchen Door, 48 North Reading Avenue Boyertown Pa. 19512.

Please join us in celebrating a new business opening in the downtown of Boyertown.

he Gallery School of Pottstown
@ Gallery on High

Parents can work-out while children are dancing

STOWE, PA- Outshine Dance and Fitness is expanding their studio with a 3,000 sq. ft. addition, creating more dance and fitness classes available for both adults and children. This new expansion plans to be open by Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The goal of this new extension is for parents to have the opportunity to work out at the same time their child is in dance class.

Outshine Dance and Fitness has been in business for three years and offers a variety of classes. For children Outshine provides beginner to advanced ability classes ranging from hip-hop, tap, jazz, ballet, as well as “mommy and me” class for younger children. Outshine also offers AM and PM Exercise classes for adults, which range from cardio, kickboxing, yoga, and zumba. They also offer personal training as well as private lessons.

With the new addition, Outshine is offering more classes for kids and adults. Adult classes will contain a zumba boot camp, salsa dancing on weekends, and a new “Biggest Loser Competition”. In this competition, participants will compete over a 10 week period to lose the most weight. The cost is $30 a week and includes personal training and diet/food intake counseling. The person who loses the most weight will then receive their $300 back. Children will have the opportunity to take art classes, and for parents, which are held separately will be Art and Wine nights.

Outshine dance and fitness is located at 1646 West High Street, Stowe PA 19464. You can contact that them on the phone at (610) 385-1001, or e-mail at outshinedance@windstream.net. For more information about class schedules, prices, and descriptions you can visit their website at www.outshinedance.com.

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Karen E. Konnick, Director of Marketing and Communications

Phone:    610-630-2111 ext. 227

E-mail:    kkonnick@fsmontco.org

Meals on Wheels to Hold Family Fun Night Fundraiser at Friendly’s

POTTSTOWN, PA, January 19, 2012 — Meals on Wheels will hold a Family Fun Night fundraiser on Monday, February 13 at Friendly’s, 200 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown. Meals on Wheels will receive 10 percent of proceeds (dine in and take out) between 5-8 p.m.

Funds raised at this event will support Family Services’ Meals on Wheels program, which has a long history of ensuring the nutritional well-being of elderly individuals in the greater Pottstown area and has helped many seniors lead happy, healthy and independent lives.

“Thanks to the community’s ongoing support of our fundraising efforts, we are able to serve seniors and disabled individuals who turn to our program for assistance,” said Ruth Hood, program director, Meals on Wheels. “As the senior population in the western portion of Montgomery County continues to grow, Family Services’ Meals on Wheels program strives to support the goal of the Meals on Wheels Association of America — that no senior goes to bed hungry.”

Each weekday, Family Services’ Meals on Wheels program provides two meals, a hot lunch and a cold supper to refrigerate, to an average of 175 homebound elderly and disabled individuals in Pottstown, Royersford and the Lower Perkiomen Valley. Community volunteers personally deliver over 81,000 meals a year, bringing nourishment, friendship and a kind word to those most in need. Additional volunteers are always needed. For more information on Meals on Wheels, please call 610-326-1610 or visit www.fsmontco.org.

Save the date…February 28th 7:00 pm DBHS Cafeteria!!

Daniel Boone Sports Boosters is proud to announce that we have partnered with the NCSA Athletic Recruiting Network to present a “College Recruiting Simplified” seminar on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 PM.  The seminar will be held in the high school cafeteria and will be  $5 per athlete.   If your child truly wants the opportunity to learn what it takes to play at the collegiate level, you will want to attend.    Grades 6 – 12 are welcome. Please RSVP as soon as you can.  ALL SPORTS WELCOME.

NCSA Educational Speaker, Coach Bob Chmiel, will guide parents and student-athletes through the importance of establishing athletic and academic goals, setting realistic expectations and seeking opportunities at all college levels.  Chmiel delivers educational recruiting talks to student athletes and their families nationwide helping them understand the college recruiting process. Coach Chmiel is the top NCSA educational speaker.  Here is a chance for you and your student athlete to learn the inside secrets to make sure you have the best chance possible at receiving an athletic scholarship.  Bob Chmiel is NCSA’S Director of Football Operations and Educational Speaker and brings more than 20 years of experience in recruiting, coaching and personnel development under famed coaches Lou Holtz, Bo Schembechler and Lee Corso.  Bob Chmiel held an NFL career for 10 years, highlighted by 4 Pro Bowls and 6 years as the Tennessee Titans team captain.

Chmiel spent seven years as Notre Dame’s Director of Football Operations and Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach. Prior, Chmiel was the University of Michigan’s Football Recruiting Coordinator, where he also served as an assistant coach. After completing his coaching career, Chmiel worked as a college football analyst for ESPN and has also provided commentary for Comcast Sports. He currently writes for Blue and Gold Publications and hosts “Sports Talk” on WSBT Radio in South Bend, Indiana. He was named one of the “Top 11 Recruiting Coordinators of All-Time” in Tom Lemming’s book Football’s Second Season: Scouting High School Game Breakers.

You can watch this video and listen to  Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Bob Chmiel, give his insight.

Topics covered include:

• The benefits of playing collegiate sports
• Understanding whether your student-athlete is really being recruited
• Strategies on how to maximize an athlete’s recruiting potential
• Is Division I the only option?
• Timelines for college recruiting
• The importance of character and keeping good grades
• The 5 things every potential college recruit must do to get recruited

For questions regarding “College Recruiting Simplified” contact Chrissy Reina,

Daniel Boone Sports Boosters at Crusound@aol.com

Bryan Wealth Management is a fee-only financial planning firm that prides itself on 
personal service and trusted advice. Our investment advice is based upon a long-term, disciplined approach that manages risk through an appropriate asset allocation. We will create portfolios that are diversified, tax-efficient, and use low cost investments. As a Registered Investment Advisor, our firm is a fiduciary – which means that we place your best interests first. Our investment approach would be considered conservative in nature; you have worked hard for your money and it needs to last over your lifetime.

Richard Bryan is the principal of Bryan Wealth Management, LLC, a fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to competent, objective financial advice. Richard is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional or CFP® professional. Before starting Bryan Wealth Management, Richard worked for Vanguard, the large mutual fund company. While at Vanguard, Richard managed $100 million for 83 clients.

Richard’s ideal client is one who is near retirement or in retirement and wants help managing their money. These clients want little involvement with their investments due to a lack of time or interest and would rather not spend time worrying about money. They want to hire someone they can trust who will manage their money in a conservative manner so that their money will last over their lifetime. These clients want regular communication with their financial planner and want to know how their investments are doing, but they want the burden of managing this money taken off their shoulders. Richard takes the worry about money away from his clients so they can enjoy the things in life that are important to them.

Richard Bryan, CFP®

Financial Advisor 
Bryan Wealth Management, LLC

(800) 593-2494 Toll Free 
(800) 536-1148 Fax

(610) 898-3821 Local

rich@bryanwealth.com

www.bryanwealth.com

Join us for a delicious, beat-the-winter-chill event! Simply choose a handcrafted ceramic bowl and then fill it with your favorite soup! Bread, beverages and homemade desserts will round off your lunch. We will have a nice variety of soups to sample, made by our members and volunteers, and donated by local restaurants. (Vegetarian soups will be included in the selection.) Have fun sampling every option, or fill up on your favorite!

Tickets are only $15 and all proceeds benefit the non-profit

. When you finish your soup, be sure to take some time to see our Winter Member Show: “Baby, it’s cold outside!”. This fun show is all about contrasts: warm and cold, tropical paradise and winter wonderland.

FEBRUARY 18,  12-3 PM

The Gallery School of Pottstown

@ Gallery on High

254 E.High St.

Pottstown, PA 19464

610-326-2506

www.galleryonhigh.org

Body Zone’s 3rd Annual Indoor Triathlon will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012.  New this year: three exciting training packages, post-event party and sports massages.

The 2010 triathlon was featured in the Reading Eagle.

Competitors include: Experienced triathletes, aspiring triathletes, Body Zone members, non-members, first-timers, parent/child combos, siblings, individuals looking for a challenge, groups of co-workers, people looking to fulfill unique New Year’s resolution.

Age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Time: Check-in begins 7:00 AM.  The first heat begins promptly at 8:00 AM with subsequent heats starting every 15 minutes.  Complete heat times will be posted here by noon on 2/24/12.  To request a specific start time please do so in the comments section of the online registration form or email Jacob Henn.  Six participants will compete in each heat.

Format: Just like an outdoor triathlon each participant will run, swim and cycle – only indoors. Unlike an outdoor triathlon, participants need not run, swim or bike a specific distance but rather for a specific time.  The winners are determined by who covers the longest cumulative distance in the times allowed.

For more information visit www.bodyzonesports.com

Daniel Boone Parents,

You may have received an email this week regarding the DB Middle School Softball program.  This past two weeks there has been some discussion with the administration regarding the funding of a second coach to create equality for both the DBMS Softball and Baseball programs.  At this time, there is not a resolution to the situation.  Because of this, we are asking that anyone who can attend the DB School Board meeting on Monday at 7:30 at the Middle School to please join us in support.

The School Board meeting is a voting meeting this week, so there won’t be a specific agenda item in regards to the Softball coaching and team situation.  However, there will be time at the end of the meeting for the public to voice “New Business”.  We plan to voice our feelings and position that the school district is not providing an equal setting for our softball program and that we are asking for the district to fund a second coach.

Any support will be greatly appreciated and seen as a statement to the district administration and Board.  Anyone wanting to express their feelings is encouraged to voice their feelings.

Together, we can do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do.

Thank you

DBFairpla

Just a quick reminder that registration for the 2012 DBYS Spring Baseball and Softball seasons is open on-line until January 31st, 2012!

Thank you to the many who’ve taken the time to register their players for the upcoming season!  To those who have this on their “to-do” list – be sure to have it “checked off” by the January 31st, 2012 close!

Register today by visiting our website:  www.DBYS.org

Mark your calendars! Opening Day is slated for Saturday, April 21st at our Hill Road fields!  We’re working on changing up the days’ festivities abit and hope it will be more exciting than ever before!  Watch for more details on some of the fun-filled things we have planned – coming soon!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the fields in early Spring!

Bryan Wealth Management is a fee-only financial planning firm that prides itself on personal service and trusted advice. Our investment advice is based upon a long-term, disciplined approach that manages risk through an appropriate asset allocation. We will create portfolios that are diversified, tax-efficient, and use low cost investments. As a Registered Investment Advisor, our firm is a fiduciary – which means that we place your best interests first. Our investment approach would be considered conservative in nature; you have worked hard for your money and it needs to last over your lifetime.

Richard Bryan is the principal of Bryan Wealth Management, LLC, a fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to competent, objective financial advice. Richard is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional or CFP® professional. Before starting Bryan Wealth Management, Richard worked for Vanguard, the large mutual fund company. While at Vanguard, Richard managed $100 million for 83 clients.

Richard’s ideal client is one who is near retirement or in retirement and wants help managing their money. These clients want little involvement with their investments due to a lack of time or interest and would rather not spend time worrying about money. They want to hire someone they can trust who will manage their money in a conservative manner so that their money will last over their lifetime. These clients want regular communication with their financial planner and want to know how their investments are doing, but they want the burden of managing this money taken off their shoulders. Richard takes the worry about money away from his clients so they can enjoy the things in life that are important to them.

Richard Bryan, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Bryan Wealth Management, LLC
(800) 593-2494 Toll Free
(800) 536-1148 Fax

(610) 898-3821 Local
rich@bryanwealth.com

www.bryanwealth.com

http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/index.php/poster-contest.html

Theme: Bicycling Takes me places

2011 Poster Contest Winning Design

With spring around the corner it is a great opportunity to get our fifth grade students thinking about the bicycle as a way of getting places (for fun or for transportation). Ask each student to create a poster that reveals his or her understanding of the many different values of bicycling (it is fun, healthy and green). Students should make sure their poster follows the contest rules by using the checklist below. The winners will be selected by a panel of individuals from the Bicycling Industry.

Contest Rules

1. Only one winner from each school will be eligible to compete in the State contest.
2. Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently in the fifth grade. A student may enter the contest only once.
3. The student’s first and last name must be written or signed in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster.
4. Design:
   1. Poster may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint.
   2. Collages are not acceptable. (Do not glue anything on your poster).
   3. Computer or photo generated art and/or printing is not acceptable.
   4. Entries should not display the names of commercial products, companies or organizations.
5. Entry must be no smaller than 8½ x 11″ and no larger than 14 x 18″.
6. Entry must be done on paper that will allow for duplication, display and framing.
7. The poster must be related to the contest theme in some way. The theme “Bicycling takes me places.” must be on the poster. All words must be spelled correctly.
8. Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed or folded. Poster may be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube.
9. Submit entry by March 1st to your state coordinator.
10. A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the winning poster.

As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:

• Designing a product in light of information given.
• Explore the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging issues.
• How to act on personal and social issues, develop decision-making skills, and provide them with a foundation on which to base decisions they will face as citizens.

Prizes

One National Winner

In addition to a bike, light and a helmet one National winner will receive a three day/two night trip for two (parent or guardian and child) to Washington DC during the 2013 National Bike Summit (airfare and lodging included).

National winning school will receive bike parking for 20 bikes and The Hub System. The Hub is an active transportation tracking system. The Hub makes it easy, fun, and educational for a school to implement a walking & biking incentive program. Hardware, technology and a web-site gives students an easy way to count their trips; a place to watch the total participation of students; and a piece of cake way to administer the incentives to give to students.

thehub.saris.com

Contest Coordinator will receive $250

Each state will have the following winners:

First Place

• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Light

Second Place

• Helmet
• Light

Third Place

• Helmet

Resources for teachers:

www.saferoutesinfo.org
www.bikeleague.org
www.peopleforbikes.org
www.bikesbelong.org

Submit entry by March 1st. We will accept one poster per school. Please send the winning poster to your state contest coordinator. Find your coordinator here or contact Heather Fortune at hfortune@saris.com .

St. Patty’s Day Dance on Saturday, March 10th at the banquet hall of Friendship Fire Company located at 214 W. First Street in Birdsboro.  The event starts at 7 pm.

There will be food, soda, beer and music along with several 50/50 drawings.  The funds raised will be used to purchase equipment for a new fire truck we will be taking possession of in late spring.

Tickets are $20.00 per person and are available by calling the station at (610) 582-0058 or e-mail at klong@bufd7.org.

Treat your special someone to a day of beauty at Salon 256 this Valentine’s Day.  Choose from the following pre-pay packages:

My Sweet Valentine
Gifts for Her
*30 minute massage-$25
*Mini Facial & 30 minute massage-$50
*Woman’s haircut, eyebrow wax, & 30 minute massage-$75

Love of My Life
Gifts for Him
*30 minute massage-$25
*Two men’s haircuts & 30 minute massage-$50
*Four men’s haircuts-$75

Cupid’s Rendezvous
*45 minute couples massage w/ scalp massages. Includes complimentary glass of champagne and box of chocolates-$100

Call to place your order and pay over the phone and we will mail it to you at no extra charge! 610-689-2151

Good Evening Everyone!
Coach Lucas, our High School Tennis Coach will be hosting two “FREE” tennis clinics.  Come have some fun!!
Sounds like a great opportunity!
The first clinic will be January 21st, and the second clinic will be January 28th.
The start time will be 2:00 PM and end at 3:30 PM on both days.
The clinics are for any Daniel Boone Student who is interested in becoming acquainted with the game of tennis.
Students in the following grades are welcome and encouraged to attend: boys grades 9 – 12, and girls grades 8 – 11.

Coach Lucas has arranged for the clinic to be held at Hillcrest Racquet Club 4900 Perkiomen Ave in Exeter (near Boscovs.)
The tennis clinic will be held indoors.
Please contact Coach Lucas at 610.385.6440 or email him at glucas@dejazzd.com for further information.

Tuesday, January 24 –

Fourth Tuesday of every month. Family fun night. Make and take project.

Chick-fil-A Exeter Commons

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Boyertown Farmer’s Market is having the January Winter Market this Saturday from 10am to 11:30am .http://boyertownpa.org/farmers-market/

Well here we are again!!!  I promise I did not forget about the athletic seminar.  My apologies again for the last minute rescheduling of the event.  I promise you, not only will it be worth the wait, but our speaker is pretty amazing!  I guess everything happens for a reason!!  I will be finding out the date for sure tomorrow.  The second I find out I will let you know.  I still have money from students who have paid in an envelope.  If you would like me to hold onto it, that is fine.  Please let me know.

Thank you again for your patience!!

Have a great night!!!
Chrissy Reina

Body Zone hosts public ice skating almost every day of the year.  From November to March, our Friday and Saturday evening public skating sessions feature a live DJ plus our very own laser light show.

Weekend and holiday admission is just $8.00 for all ages and skate rental is $4.00.

Weekday public skating is only $4 for all ages and $1 skate rental (except holidays when weekend evening rates apply).

Please wear warm, comfortable clothing; children under seven must wear helmets and gloves are encouraged.

www.bodyzonesports.com

Just a quick reminder that registration for the 2012 DBYS Spring Baseball and Softball seasons is open on-line until January 31st, 2012!

Thank you to the many who’ve taken the time to register their players for the upcoming season!  To those who have this on their “to-do” list – be sure to have it “checked off” by the January 31st, 2012 close!

Register today by visiting our website:  www.DBYS.org

Mark your calendars! Opening Day is slated for Saturday, April 21st at our Hill Road fields!  We’re working on changing up the days’ festivities abit and hope it will be more exciting than ever before!  Watch for more details on some of the fun-filled things we have planned – coming soon!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the fields in early Spring

Young Chefs Academy is having its last workshop for our Young Chefs.  It will be a Winter Chili Workshop where we will be preparing some delicious chili with topping bar.
Date: January 20th
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Price: $35  members receive a 10% discount

Young Chefs Academy

703 Penn Ave.   West Reading, PA 19611   610-376-3634
westreadingpa@youngchefsacademy.com

Just a quick reminder that registration for the 2012 DBYS Spring Baseball and Softball seasons is open on-line until January 31st, 2012!

Thank you to the many who’ve taken the time to register their players for the upcoming season!  To those who have this on their “to-do” list – be sure to have it “checked off” by the January 31st, 2012 close!

Register today by visiting our website:  www.DBYS.org

Mark your calendars! Opening Day is slated for Saturday, April 21st at our Hill Road fields!  We’re working on changing up the days’ festivities a bit and hope it will be more exciting than ever before!  Watch for more details on some of the fun-filled things we have planned – coming soon!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the fields in early Spring!

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There will be no Crime Watch meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2012.  Previously an email had been sent regarding this.

There will be a Crime Watch meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012-See you then

Soroptimist International of Pottstown will hold an “Irish Extravaganza” featuring “Ceili Rain”, at the Sunnybrook Ballroom on Saturday March 17, 2012. Come join us for a fun night of music and dancing. For tickets and more information, call Butsy McElroy 610-323-3230. Ticket price $25.00.