Celebrating Women's History month

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Southern Berks News is inviting readers to nominate women that have made a difference in their communities throughout the years.
Please nominate someone from The Southern Berks News’ coverage areas:
• Townships: Lower Alsace, Exeter, Amity, Union
• Other coverage areas include Amityville, Baumstown, Douglassville, Geigertown, Gibraltar, Jacksonwald, Kulptown, Limekiln, Reiffton, St. Lawrence, Stonersville and Yellow House.
Please mail your nominations to editor Heather Tassmer, 124 North Chestnut Street, Boyertown, Pa., or e-mail htassmer@berksmontnews.com. Write the woman’s name and why you are nominating her. Please also include your name, phone number and e-mail address.

Daniel Boone Middle School's "Cinderella"

Check out Daniel Boone Middle School's production of "Cinderella" in March. Showtimes are as follows: March 12, 13, 14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person.
For tickets please send check or money order to:
Daniel Boone Middle School
1845 Weavertown Rd.
Douglassville, PA 19518
Attn:  Mrs. Sanders


Daniel Boone High School will present the musical “Beauty and the Beast” in the auditorium March 20, 21 and 22. Showtimes are March 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. -- March 22 at 2 p.m. Price: $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Special - Brunch with Belle on Sunday, March 22 @11:30 a.m. Price is $15 which includes the brunch and the show. First 200 people only. For ticket information, call 610-582-6100 or e-mail danielboonemusical@gmail.com.

Winter scenery in Southern Berks

News photo by Heather Tassmer


Although winter storms can make driving treacherous, I can see the beauty that comes with snow and ice. Above is a photo I took recently at the Daniel Boone Homestead. I'm not the only one that was out that day. I saw several people walking their dogs.

Daniel Boone Homestead offers many programs for the community. For hours of operation and a schedule of events, visit the homestead's Web site, www.danielboonehomestead.org.

Church renovations

News Photo by Harold Hoch



I visited St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Douglassville recently and spoke with them about recent renovations. To meet the needs of church members and services, the church has experienced several renovations. A wing was created just for the Child Development Center. Other renovations include expanding the kitchen and the worship area. I liked what one employee said about the church functioning as a community center. The church offers not only worship and child care but also youth group meetings and a place for the quilt group to gather and create their works of art.

For more information about St. Paul's visit www.stpaulsdouglassville.com.