Berks-Mont Newspapers looking for freelancers

Our newspaper group, Berks-Mont Newspapers, is looking for freelance writers. If you have a passion for news and writing, you should definitely think about working for Berks-Mont.

We are looking for freelancers that are interested in news and human interest stories. (We newspaper people call human interest stories features.) Having an interest in taking photos is a plus. It also helps if you live in one of the Berks-Mont coverage areas. (Visit www.berksmontnews.com to see all of the papers.)

Those who are interested can send resumes and writing clips to Heather Tassmer, The Southern Berks News, 124 North Chestnut Street, PO Box 565, Boyertown, PA 19512. You can also e-mail the information to htassmer@berksmontnews.com.

Howl-a-day bazaar

This event is out of our area and I forgot to post it in my calendar of events. If you like dogs, especially Goldens, check this out:


If you’re into the holiday spirit, Golden Gateway is the place you want to be on Saturday, December 13th, Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will host it annual Howl-a-Day Bazaar from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Reinholds, PA facility. Shoppers will enjoy a festive atmosphere, food, craft activities for kids and find unique gifts for all their 4-legged and 2-legged friends.
Pap’s Place, DVGRR’s exciting retail store, is fully stocked with many new items on display during the Howl-a-Day Bazaar. Choices include clothing, unique dog toys, holiday ornaments, greeting cards, jewelry and much more. Delicious food and drink will be available for purchase in the BLT food area. DVGRR’s Holiday Bake Sale will include tasty homemade treats and, prizes will be awarded to the winners of DVGRR’s 2nd Annual Human Holiday Cookie Contest. To enter the contest, contact volunteer@dvgrr.org.

In addition to December 13th, Pap’s Place will extend shopping hours throughout December on the following dates: Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m; Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20, both days from 10 a.m.-2p.m.
Also happening at Golden Gateway on December 13th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. will be Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue’s December Adopt-a-Golden Day. Many wonderful dogs are hoping to find their forever homes this holiday season. Adoptions will be made only to pre-approved applicants that day. However, visitors may see the Golden Retrievers currently available for adoption and fill out application forms on site. Contact dsbaker@dvgrr.org or call (717) 283-6332 for more information.
Since 1993, more than 2400 Golden Retrievers have been adopted through the 501c(3) non-profit organization. Golden Gateway is located at 60 Vera Cruz Road, between Adamstown and Reinholds, just 1.4 miles off Route 897 North. Detailed directions, information about Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, adoption applications and profiles of the dogs currently available for adoption are available on the group’s website www.dvgrr.org, or by calling (610) 678-4981.

Exeter tile project

Students, teachers and parents in the Exeter community have been working on a mosaic mural project that is becoming an addition the high school's stadium.

Thanks to teacher Kim Lopez, I was able to run a few photos this week.

The mosaic includes thousands and thousands of glass tiles to make the picture. It was neat hearing about the project in phone interviews but even more exciting see what it looks like.

It’s great to see projects like this that brings people together.

If you know of any school or community projects, please e-mail htassmer@berksmontnews.com.

Raw milk farm, students 'experiencing' homelessness

In this week's Southern Berks News we ran a story about a raw milk farm in Douglassville.

I think I have passed signs for the farm, but didn't think about a story until writer Jennifer Hetrick told me about it. It's not that I thought it was unimportant but it's hard to write about everything you come across.

Hetrick did a great job with the story. She's very interested in the health features and I always learn a lot from her research. From reading the story, I found that the farmer's customers that were lactose intolerant could drink the milk and not feel sick.

I also loved the pictures of the farm that Hetrick sent!

Also, Carole Duran wrote about "Shack-a-thon," an annual event where chuch youth camps out in Main Bird Park in cardboard boxes to experience what homeless people have to go through. The kids also prepare a meal for people in need. I think this is a great activity for young people.

Read this week's edition for more great stories on Exeter, Daniel Boone Optimist Club, Sports and more!