08-09 Winter Newsletter - Daniel Boone Area School District

VisitOur Website Atwww.dboone.orgWinter 2009 Daniel Boone Area School District Newsletter Volume 29, No. 2Blazers Celebrate50 Years On GridironMembers of the 1959 team: Kneeling: Dan Kennedy, Don Krause, John Karas,Tony DiGuglielmo, Tom Grubb, Paul Petrillo, Charles Wright, Harry Salaneck.Standing: Ron Henry, Bob Sharp, Ray Groth, Don Levengood, Robert Kulp,John Kennedy, Russ Hartline, Joe Piekos, Coach Al Brazinsky.The Daniel Boone High football team racked up eight wins—including aDistrict 3-AAA quarterfinal victory—this season, fifty years after the Blazersdidn’t win one.This fall was the golden anniversary of the district football program, one thatbegan with a junior varsity program in 1957 and began its first varsity seasontwo years later with a 39-0 loss to Bridgeport under coach Al Brazinsky.Many of the 26 players from the inaugural 1959 team were honored Oct.31 at Boone’s regular-season finale against longtime rival Exeter. The Blazerswon, too, just as they did 49 years ago when they notched the school’s firstwin with a 25-6 win over Exeter. The Blazers went 0-8 fifty years ago—theirfirst win came against the Eagles the next fall.…continued on page 3What’s Inside Superintendent’s Corner 2 National Honor Society Induction 31Grammy BoundA junior at Daniel Boone HighSchool auditioned and won a oncein-a-lifetimeopportunity to play in ajazz band that performed at GrammyAwards events in Los Angeles.JOSH GAWELwas acceptedinto the 2009Grammy FoundationJazz Band,and was oneof only 30 studentsfromNorth Americawho successfully auditioned for thehonor.Gawel, who plays the trumpet, traveledto Los Angeles at the end ofJanuary to meet the other membersof the band and begin rehearsals.The jazz ensemble performed at variousGrammy Week events includingpublic performances at Spaghettini’sItalian Grill & Jazz Club on Feb. 2,and the Vic on Feb. 4. For the firsttime ever, the ensembles performed atthe MusiCares Person of the Year tributeon Feb. 6. This year Neil Diamondwas honored.As a grand finale, Gawel attendedthe 51st Annual Grammy Awards onFeb. 8 as guests of The RecordingAcademy and performed at theGrammy Celebration After Party.

Mission StatementThe Daniel Boone Area School District, in partnership with students,parents and the community, is committed to empower all students as selfdirected,creative life-long learners and responsible citizens who flourishin a diverse and dynamic world, by providing them with a strong foundationof knowledge, skills and experience in a safe learning environment.Belief Statement• Contributing members of both our local and global society.• Self-directed life-long learners.• Able to view individual talents and cultural diversity as assets.• Sufficiently skilled to function at a post-secondary level.• Able to think critically.• Resilient and adaptive to change.• Effective and efficient users of technology.• Effective and resourceful problem solvers.• Involved in the community.• Able to function cooperatively as productive team members.• Risk takers toward accomplishing their goals.• Able to meet and exceed national and state academic standards.• Able to communicate effectively.BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORSKevin McCulloughPresidentWalter P. SheehanVice PresidentMargaret M. FisetSecretaryAlan D. RossTreasurerAndrew BasileRichard C. FidlerGrant A. GagnonJoAnn M. HartzellMichael D. SheererLinda L. NeimanRecording Secretary (non-member)Dr. Gary L. OttoSuperintendentBlazing Trails, the official publication of Daniel Boone Schools, ispublished periodically by the school district for all residents of theDaniel Boone Area School District.Todd ShermanEditorThe Daniel Boone Area School District, an equal opportunity employer, will notdiscriminate in employment, educational programs or activities, based on race,sex, handicap or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the VietnamEra. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protectedclassifications. Publication of this policy in this document is inaccordance with State and Federal laws including Title IXof the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title Vl andVll of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We further affirmthat all curriculum offering and student enrollmentpractices will be handled without discriminationbased on sex, race, religion, national origin, ornonjob related handicaps or disabilities. Inquiriesto be directed to Superintendent, Daniel Boone AreaSchool District, Matthew Brooke Bldg – Suite 200,321 N. Furnace Street, Box 490, Birdsboro, PA 19508.Website: http://www.dboone.orgSuperintendent’s CornerDr. Gary L. OttoNow that I have finished my first sixmonths here in the district, I want toshare with you what a pleasure it hasbeen to continue to learn more aboutthe great things going on here. I havehad the opportunity to spend time atathletic events, musical events and visit classrooms andbuildings on a regular basis. I am impressed by the dedicationof students to always put forward their best effort, bythe unwavering commitment of our staff, and by the involvementand interest of our community in what is happening inour schools.Two important events have taken place this year that willhave a positive impact on future Daniel Boone Blazers: theplan to renovate Amity Primary Center and the plan to makeupgrades to our high school stadium complex. The AmityPrimary Center is scheduled to be shut down for the nextschool year for renovations. Additionally, the Daniel BooneSchool District has committed funds to begin the process ofupgrading our outdoor facilities at the high school.The Amity Primary Center, our oldest facility, is scheduledto be renovated during the 2009-2010 school year. Therenovation of this facility will include installation of air conditioning,upgrades to the outside doors and windows, a newroof, new flooring, new lighting, new ceilings, new paint,and upgrades to the electrical systems. Since the buildingwill not be available for instructional uses during the project,we must relocate all Amity Primary Center students to ourexisting elementary buildings for the 2009-2010 school year.We will be holding a series of “town hall” meetings in Marchto present our plans for the relocation of our Amity PrimaryCenter students for next year. Please check our website nextmonth for the specific dates and times of these meetings.We are also at the initial phase of planning upgrades tothe high school stadium complex. As part of this process,we have hired an architect of record to assist us in the developmentof this process. The first phase of this process willinclude the development of a master plan of our outdoorfacilities across the district. This will allow us to make decisionsabout how to best make use of the funds available forthe project. The result of the master plan study will be availableby April.We are very excited about the improvements that willresult from both projects. The investments we are makingtoday will benefit current and future generations of studentsin our district. If you have any questions regarding either ofthese projects or anything else going on in the district, pleasefeel free to contact me.2

Winter 2009NHS Chapter Inducts New MembersThe National Honor Society held itsannual induction banquet in the highschool cafeteria on Tuesday, November11. New and current members, alongwith their parents, school board members,administrators, and select facultyattended. The senior members ofthe organization and volunteers fromthe Junior National Honor Society atDaniel Boone Middle School were responsiblefor serving the meal.The dinner was followed by a formalinduction ceremony. The ceremonywas highlighted by speakerMS. ELISE ROECKER, a 1999 DanielBoone High School graduate who iscurrently serving as an assistant districtattorney in New York County.Speeches by each of the NHS officerswere also given, and new memberswere then called forward to recite theNational Honor Society pledge andbecome full members.Membership in the National HonorSociety is based on the traits of scholarship,leadership, character, andservice to school and community.Students must first obtain a cumulativegrade point average of 92 percentor higher from ninth through eleventhor twelfth grade; they must thenfill out a questionnaire, write an essay,obtain letters of recommendation,and undergo an interview. Studentsare selected by a five-member facultycouncil. Information about the selectionprocess is available through MRS.TERI MILLER, faculty advisor.The 2008-2009 NHS Inductees:Shawn Berger, Rachel Boatwright,Colleen Brown, CodyCarr, Amanda Childs, KellyDetweiler, Tyler Gelband,Emma Gibbons, Emily Janssen,Hannah Jones, Stephanie Kerr,Joseph Kolenda, Joel Kutz,Alyse Lewis, Samantha Mercer,Eric Peroni, Christopher Riccio.Sarah-Anne Rohlfing,Peter Rosenberger, KelseyRoss, Kyle Savidge, BrettSimmons, Brian Tracey andTiffany Wheeler.The NHS Returning Members:Esther Baker, Hannah Christ,GAR REtt Coatney, Holly Dinnella,Grace Fiset, MichaelFrampton, Gina Grier, AllisonHilovsky, Jeffrey Kline, BenjaminKutz, Katelyn Long,Michael McLean, Tyler Mondoc,Molly Pantone, HannahRaff, Nickolas Reck andArielle Schoenlein.Four Teachers ReceiveFirstEnergy GrantsFour Daniel Boone Area School District teachers receivedFirstEnergy Math, Science and Technology EducationGrants for the 2008-2009 school year. The grants havebeen awarded for many years in several states to teachers toturn innovative ideas into classroom projects. Teachers inPennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey were awarded grantsthis year. The Daniel Boone teachers awarded grants are:MRS. LOIS WeNZEL, Birdsboro Elementary Center,Kindergarten. Project: “Let’s Learn About Our World”MRS. AMY HICKS, Amity Intermediate Center, FourthGrade. Project: “Making an ElectriCITY”MRS. ELAINE MEINHART, Amity Intermediate Center,Fourth Grade. Project: “Investigating Solar Energy”MRS. JACQUELINE PALLAS, Amity Intermediate Center,Gifted. Project: “Space Exploration: What We Can LearnAbout Here on Earth”350 Years On GridironContinued from page 1This season Daniel Boone finished 8-4, including a42-24 win over Northern York in the opening roundof the District 3-AAA playoffs. The Blazers fell 31-7to unbeaten Mechanicsburg to end their season.The 50th anniversary celebration included the recognitionof former Daniel Boone players, includingcurrent Albright standout Nate Romig (Boone’sall-time rushing and scoring leader), and a win overExeter 48-33.The Blazers’ first league championship came in1966 when they went 8-1. This year’s Blazersreached the playoffs for sixth-straight year underhead coach Dave Bodolus. Wide receiver ZachKeeley, who set a Berks County single-seasonrecord for receptions with 86, was a first-team All-State selection. Quarterback Jon Monteiro setBerks records for single-season yardage and touchdownsand made the second team.

Optimists Celebrate Youth AchievementsThe Daniel Boone Optimist Clubof Douglassville celebrated YouthAppreciation Week with a banquetand awards ceremony Thursday, Nov.13, at Berks Vo-Tech East.Seated-left to right: HANNAH CHRIST, ALLISON HILOVSKY, NICKOLASRECK, KATELYN LONG, BENJAMIN KUTZ, ESTHER BAKER. Back row (standingleftto right): RESPRESENTATIVE DAVID R KESSLER, ERIK WAGNER, CentralCatholic’s MELISSA BODNAR, GRACE FISET, SAMANTHA MERCER, HOLLYDINNELLA, JEFFREY KLINE, JANET BROWNBACK (Optimist), THOMASKIRCHNER (Optimist).Twelve senior class students wererecognized for their high scholasticachievements and participation inschool and community organizations.The following students were honoredfrom Daniel Boone High School:ESTHER BAKER, HANNAH CHRIST,HOLLY DINNELLA, ALLISONHILOVSKY, GRACE FISET, JEFFREYKLINE, BENJAMIN KUTZ, KATELYNLONG, SAMANTHA MERCER, andNICKOLAS RECK.Co-chairmen MR. TOM KIRCHNERand MRS. JANET BROWNBACK reviewedeach student’s achievementsand participation; each student alsodescribed one of their favorite activitiesfor the benefit of their parents,club members and guests inattendance. Each youth received anengraved desk pen set. Each studentreceived a certificate of achievementawarded by Senator MichaelA. O’Pake and RepresentativeDavid R. Kessler.A week in November is designatedby the Optimist International organizationfor each of its worldwide clubsto conduct a special youth-orientedprogram. The Daniel Boone OptimistClub has conducted these programsfor more than 30 years.Music Boosters PlanSpring ActivitiesThe Daniel Boone Music Boosters willhold two events this spring. One event willfeature a visit by the Easter Bunny.The annual chicken barbeque will beheld on Saturday, February 28, at the highschool. Chicken from Kaufmann’s BBQand an assortment of side dishes can bepicked up any time on the afternoon ofFeb. 28. Tickets are available through themusic department or through a band/choralstudent in grades 6-12.The first annual “Breakfast with theEaster Bunny” will be held on Saturday,March 28, at Daniel Boone Middle School.The family-oriented event is an all-you-caneat breakfast buffet that will include a visitby the Easter Bunny, who will welcome thechance to have his picture taken.DBHS Marching BlazersGarner Bronze MedalThe Daniel Boone High School Marching Band earned a bronzemedal for its performance in the Tournament of Bands in Allentownin November. The band also qualified for the Atlantic CoastChampionships for the fourth year in a row.The TOB brings together 110 marching bands from high schoolsin Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, NewJersey, Delaware, and New York. This year’s competition was held inhistoric J. Birney Crum Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday,Nov. 16.The DBHS marching band earned its highest placement ever –and a standing ovation from the crowd – with its performance onSaturday. The band’s score of 94.95 placed it just behind NorthernYork and the winner of Group 4, Spring-Ford. Bands are dividedinto four different groups based on size.The TOB marks the end of the marching band season.4

Winter 2009DBMS Duo Takes Part In Breast Cancer WalkBy Jana MahonImagine a cold day, and you’rewalking, but not just for anything --you’re walking to change lives. Yourlegs grow tired, your heart is beatingfaster, your breathing gets heavier,and your whole body is numb. You’reabout to give up when from the cornerof your eye you see acrowd of happy, smilingpeople holding signs andcheering for you.That’s similar to whatMRS. BETSY LEHMAN, asixth-grade language artsteacher, and MRS. JOANHILOVSKY, an eighthgrademath teacher, experiencedin October duringthe Breast Cancer 3-Daywalk in Philadelphia.Taking place in 14 citiesnationwide, the BreastCancer 3-Day event is aseries of three-day, 60-mile walks that raise millionsof dollars for breastcancer research. ThePhiladelphia walks wereheld Oct. 17-19.Lehman and Hilovsky were two ofmore than 3,000 people who participatedin the Philadelphia walk thisyear. Walkers raised more than $8 millionfor breast cancer research.“People were just lined up on theside and you would walk past themand they would yell and cheer foryou. Three people had shirts thatread: high five, Wahoo, and hooray,”Lehman said, smiling. “That was myfavorite thing.”Both Daniel Boone Middle SchoolBetsy Lehman, far left, and Joan Hilovsky, far right, posewith members of a Mummers string band during the 3-Day BreastCancer walk in Philadelphia. Lehman and Hilovsky are teachersat Daniel Boone Middle School. The walk was held in October.teachers had the same response whendiscussing how they prepared for theevent: “We walked…a lot.”People who participated in theevent had to walk a total of 60 milesin three days. At night they slept in atent. Neither teacher enjoyed stayingin a tent.“It was freezing! We slept with hatsand sweaters on. No one got up touse the bathroom in the middle ofthe night because it was too cold,”Lehman said.While Lehman had aproblem with the weather,it was the color of thetents that really botheredHilovsky.“The tents were pink;I really didn’t like that,”Hilovsky said.Because it was so grueling,Hilovsky and Lehmanweren’t sure if they wouldparticipate in the 3-Daywalk again. They wouldlike to have some part in theevent, however. Hilovskysaid, “I would consider doinga two-day event.”Every year more than200,000 men and womenwill be diagnosed withbreast cancer. Of those,40,000 will lose their lives to it. Womenare diagnosed with breast cancer everythree minutes.Jana Mahon is an eighth-gradestudent at Daniel Boone Middle SchoolHoliday HoedownOne-hundred seventy-six juniors and seniors participatedin the annual square dance held in the DanielBoone High School gymnasium on Dec. 23. MR. RAYAYERS was the caller for the event. The dance is the culminatingactivity for a physical education square danceunit. The activity was organized by the high schoolPhysical Education Department – MR. DAVE BODOLUS,MS. ASHLEY FRY, MR. MIKE GREEN, MRS. CINDYLYKENS, and MRS. LISA SCHWENK.5

DBMS Curtain Going Up For ‘Cinderella’By Kylie DaleyThis year’s musical at Daniel BooneMiddle School will be Rodgers andHammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Theaudience can expect a traditionalCinderella story without some of theDisney characters, such as Lucifer thecat, and the mice.“Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ is a little moreelementary, and is a shorter version,”said MRS. DEBBIE SANDERS, musicaldirector. She believes students canhandle the more mature version thatstill appeals to adults and children ofall ages.There are roughly 100 students inthe cast. Sanders was not surprisedwith this number. She said that the sizeof the cast each year is about the same.The lead role of “Cinderella” was wonby JENNA MILLER, an eighth-gradestudent, and seventh-grader MORGANBERGEY. Two eighth-graders, KEVINTRACEY and JOHN WILLIAMS, wonthe role of the Prince.As in the past the play will be double-castbecause of the large numberof students who want to participate.Dates for the shows are March 12-15,2009, in the middle school auditorium.The cast has been hard at work fora few months now. They practice afterschool and on Saturdays. “The studentsare learning quickly,” Sanderssaid, “and practices are going well.”Cast members, parents, and DBMSteacher MRS. SUE FLEAGLE help withcostuming. MR. LARRY CLEAVER,building operator, MR. DAN ASIELLO,teacher, and MR. THOMAS HANKEL,DBMS principal, handle the set constructionand MRS. JEAN MILLER isin charge of painting sets. TeacherMRS. BETH BAKER is back for thefourth year as accompanist.The Disney productions are verypopular in the community and themiddle school shows have typicallysold out. Past shows include “PeterPan,” “Beauty and the Beast” and“Oliver.”“I’ve enjoyed the response from thepublic,” Sanders said. “It’s a great opportunityfor the students to performfor a full house!”Kylie Daley is an eighth-grade student atDaniel Boone Middle SchoolThe Travels Of Flat BlattMRS. BONNIE BLATT’S second-grade class at Monocacy Elementary Centerhas a new student. His name is “Flat Blatt.” He was created by students in the beginningof the school year and is derived from the story character “Flat Stanley.”After reading the book Flat Stanley,students decided to sign up Flat Blattto embark on a nationwide journeythroughout the 2008-2009 school year.Flat Blatt will be sent to other schools,and Mrs. Blatt’s class will video conferencewith schools across the countrywho have joined the project. The projecthelps students learn about geography.Mrs. Blatt’s students have received,and will continue to receive, different“Stanleys” in the mail from classroomsin other states.In November, Mrs. Blatt’s studentshad the opportunity to video conferencewith Flat Blatt and the class heis visiting in Chillicothe, Ohio. Eachstudent had the opportunity to askand answer questions during the videoconference.Monocacy students were surprised to learn that some schools in Ohio do not havemusic class. They then discussed what a school would be like without music class.(Pictured above) Students gather around “Flat Blatt,” a character they createdfrom a book and have sent around the country to other classrooms.DBHS MusicalSponsorshipOpportunitiesThis year’s musical atDaniel Boone High School is“Beauty and the Beast.”Dates for the shows areFriday, March 20,Saturday, March 21, andSunday, March 22.There are many ways to supportthe show, including buying anadvertisement for the program,becoming a sponsor, or helpingwith sets and/or costumes.Ad prices range from $15 to $100and sponsor prices range from$25 to $100. For more informationplease call the high school officeat 610-582-6100 or the play’smusical director, Sharon Reimels,at 610 856-1313.The deadline for ads isMonday, March 2.6

Winter 2009Geo Bee CompetitionBy Hayley Cavanaugh and Mickey KornoskiEighth-grader ANDY RICCI won the annual Daniel Boone Middle School GeoBee held on Jan. 6 in the middle school auditorium.Ricci edged seventh-grader BETHANY HALLIWELL in the final round to winthe title. Ricci said he was very nervous on stage.“My leg wouldn’t stop tapping,” saidRicci.The final question was “Mexico City islocated on the sight of Tenochtitlán (tayno-shteet-lan),the capital of what empirethat was conquered by Spanish explorersin the sixteenth century?” Ricci’s winninganswer was the Aztec Empire.Halliwell, like Ricci, was nervous. Shedidn’t think she would make it to the finalround.“I thought I was going to get out before the sixth-graders,” Halliwell said.Eleven students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade competed on stage.Ricci will take a written test to see if he will participate in the state tournament.The moderators of the competition were sixth-grade teachers Joe andMichelle Boyle.Hayley Cavanaugh and Mickey Kornoski are eighth-grade students at DBMSReturn Of The RIF ProgramThe Reading Is Fundamental (R.I.F.) program, active for several years in theDaniel Boone Area School District, is once again distributing books to districtstudents. The program this school year is being funded by the UGI Corporationand the Daniel Boone Parent Teacher Council.Students in kindergartenthrough third grade will receivebooks this year throughR.I.F., a federally-funded programthat allows organizationsand schools to purchasebooks for students at reducedcosts.Book distributions occurredin November, December andJanuary. Students celebratereading by hearing a storyor participating in an activity.They then select a book,which they may keep.This year students in grades four and five will receive books as part of aschool-wide activity and/or as a birthday book.Reading specialists in each district building coordinate the events. Volunteersfrom UGI Corporation and from P.T.C. helped at each distribution.First-graders NOLAN CREMI and CHEYANNE PARKER (pictured above) enjoyreading books made available through the R.I.F. program in November.News BriefsBECBingoBirdsboroElementary Center’sStudent Council will behosting a Vera BradleyBingo on Saturday, April 18. Thisevent will be held at BirdsboroElementary Center and will benefitthe Boone Area Library.Persian Gulf ConflictVeterans BenefitThe Pennsylvania Department ofMilitary and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) isaccepting applications for the PersianGulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Program.Any individual who served in the U.S.Armed Forces, Reserve component orthe Pennsylvania National Guard inthe Persian Gulf Conflict during theperiod of Aug. 2, 1990, through Aug.31, 1991, may be eligible.Eligible veterans qualify for a paymentof $75 per month (maximum of$525) for each month of active service.A benefit of $5,000 may be awardedto a prisoner of war or certain familymembers of a veteran who died inactive service or as a result of serviceconnectedinjury or disease.The program was signed into lawon April 24, 2006, when GovernorEdward Rendell signed House Bill1820 (Act 29 of 2006).Details of the program are availableon the DMVA website (www.persiangulfbonus.state.pa.us)or by calling theprogram’s toll-free number 1-866-458-9182 (TTY 1-866-835-8983 for thehearing impaired). In addition, thereare a limited number of brochures inthe Daniel Boone Area School Districtoffice. To obtain a brochure, pleasecall Jane Detwiler in the district officeat (610) 582-6141.7

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDBIRDSBORO, PAPERMIT NO. 27Postal ResidentKindergarten RegistrationThe Daniel Boone Area School District willhold kindergarten registration for all incomingkindergarten students for the 2009-2010school year on March 2 and March 3 atMonocacy Elementary Center. Registrationis for children who will be five years-oldbefore September 1, 2009.Parents should bring the following items toregister their child:1. Child’s birth certificate – required atregistration2. Child’s social security card3. Copy of official immunization recordsigned by your doctor with month, day,& year of each shot4. Completed registration forms and map5. Your child will need a physical examinationand dental check-up. Thephysical examination form needs to becompleted at the five-year check-up.6. Proof of residency (agreement of sale,lease, utility bill, or driver’s license) —required at registration.All registrations will be completed atMonocacy Elementary Center regardlessof which building your child will attend.Important: If you did not receivea registration packet in the mail,please call Birdsboro Elementary Centerat 610-582-6190 to have one sent to you.This packet will include the formsneeded to register your child.No appointment is necessaryfor the following times:March 2 and 38:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.If you have any questions aboutyour child’s readiness forkindergarten, please contact:Emily Bryant, Guidance CounselorAmity Primary andMonocacy Elementary CentersPhone: 610-689-6200 or 610-385-6800Sandi Lander, Guidance CounselorBirdsboro Elementary CenterPhone: 610-582-6190If you have any other questions relating tokindergarten registration, please contactone of the following staff members:Amity Primary CenterMary Beth Kiesel, Assistant Principal orKathy McNeely, secretaryPhone: 610-689-6200Birdsboro Elementary CenterMelanie Hefter, Principal orCheryl Baro, secretaryPhone: 610-582-6190Monocacy Elementary CenterMelanie Hefter, PrincipalKaren Long, Head Teacheror Beth Marvel, secretaryPhone: 610-385-6800In the event of a weather emergency on either date,registration will be rescheduled for March 9 and/or March 10.Tax ReturnReminderYour Local Earned IncomeTax Return for 2008MUST BE FILED BYAPRIL 15, 2009Anyone who has earned income, regardlessof age, for the year 2008, mustfile a tax return if they lived in theDaniel Boone Area School District. Evenif your employer has withheld and paidyour tax, this return must be completed.This obligation is incurred by anyonewho is a wage earner, farmer, unincorporatedbusiness (including partnershipand individual proprietorship) and ALLOTHERS who received earned incomeor profits for services rendered.Failure to file on time will result ina penalty and interest charge of 12%per annum. Regulations also provide a$500 fine for refusal to file or other violations.Residents of the Daniel BooneArea School District are required tofile a tax return EVEN IF THEY HAVENOT RECEIVED A FORM THROUGHTHE MAIL. Forms may be acquired bycontacting the:Berks Earned Income TaxCollection Bureau920 Van Reed RoadWyomissing, PA 19610Telephone: 610-372-8439Fax: 610-372-1102Website: BerksEIT.com8