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	Berks County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Berks County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania.
		Berks County is bordered by the counties of Lancaster (south), Lebanon (west), Schuykill (northwest), Lehigh (northeast), Montgomery (southeast), and Chester (southeast).
		In the county, the population is spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Berks_County,_Pennsylvania (410 words)

	Berks County, Pennsylvania Ancestors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		John Bitler served in the Berks County Militia during the Revolutionary War and was receiving a pension when he died in 1837.
		In 1832, son Daniel and wife Elizabeth Clevenstine moved to Franklin County, Ohio, and by 1834 their family of eight was settled in Auglaize County, Ohio, founding St. Johns in Clay Township.
		Philip and Anna Margaretha established their home in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania and raised a large family, many of whom remained in the area.
	www.phillipsplace.net /genealogy/counties/PABerks.html (710 words)

	The Mercury - News - 10/15/2003 - Berks officials unhappy as landfill capital of state (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Berks County’s lack of regional zoning and a solid waste plan may have made it a target for landfill development.
		Berks County Commissioner Timothy Reiver said he has researched the volume of trash being brought to the county, and what he has learned is unsettling to him.
		Within Berks County or within a mile or two of county borders are six landfills that make up the largest concentration of landfills in a state that is the largest importer of trash in the nation.
	www.pottstownmercury.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=10319895&BRD=1674&PAG=461&dept_id=18041&rfi=6 (1379 words)

	Pennsylvania Genealogist \| Berks County genealogy researchers
		Berks County was created Oct. 14, 1751 from parts of Philadelphia, Chester, and Lancaster counties; organized 1752.
		Berks county is situated in the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania.
		This diamond shaped county covers an 864 square mile area, and is composed of the City of Reading, which is the county seat, 44 townships, and 30 boroughs.
	www.ancestralbranches.com /berks.html (477 words)

	Millard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Joseph Millard (1711-1781), one of the sons of Thomas Millard (1669-1761) was born in Amity Township, Berks County, on November 2, 1711 and died in Union Township, Berks County, in 1781.
		Hannah Salter was born in Freehold, Monmouth County, and was the daughter of Richard Salter and Sarah Bowne.
		Benjamin Millard was born in 1823 and died at the age of 78 in 1901, in Birdsboro, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
	members.aol.com /genmillard/Berks.htm (13399 words)

	Berks County Living
		The first Berks County Living PA Dutch Cooking Contest will recognize the strong tradition of PA Dutch recipes passed down from generation to generation, and The Platinum Plate Awards, determined by the readers’ votes, honor the exquisite fare offered by local restaurants.
		Berks County Living is published by Lehigh Valley residents Lisa and Paul Prass, and it is edited by Berks County native Kristin Kramer.
		The ongoing mission of Berks County Living is to adequately reflect the sense of pride Berks County residents have in their community and to encourage residents to make the most of living in Berks.
	www.berkscountyliving.com (341 words)

	Berks County PA: Polling Places
		Maintains records of voter registration and prepares for and conducts all elections in the County of Berks.
		In addition, all counties in Pennsylvania are precluded by state law from making any change in precinct boundaries until the current lawsuits regarding Congressional redistricting are settled or adjudicated.
		The Berks County Office of Election Services is aware that there are several places which need reprecincting, and we will undertake that task when we are permitted.
	www.co.berks.pa.us /berks/cwp/view.asp?a=1122&q=442011 (206 words)

	Berks County, PA Historical Sites and Societies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Berks County is rich in local, national and world history...
		The Berks County Genealogical Society collects and disseminates data to professional and amateur genealogists and family historians.
		The Tri-County Heritage Society seeks to preserve the legacy of early settlers in Southern Berks, Eastern Lancaster, and Northern Chester Counties.
	www.berksmuseums.org /historic.htm (445 words)

	The Historical Society of Berks County PA
		The Hendel Mansion the Historical Society of Berks County's new facility.
		Berks County History screen savers for Windows users.
		the quarterly publication of the Historical Society of Berks County.
	www.berkshistory.org (507 words)

	Berks County Office of Aging - Home
		he Berks County Office of Aging (also known as the Area Agency on Aging) is the department of county government responsible for planning, developing and coordinating services to the 70,000-plus Berks County residents age 60 and older and for certain long-term care services for adults under age 60.
		Senior Centers located throughout Reading and Berks County provide an assortment of social, recreational and educational activities and volunteer opportunities.Centers are operated under contracts with The Lutheran Home, Berks County Senior Citizens Council, Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Inc., and the Spanish Speaking Council of Reading and Berks.
		Located on the eighth floor of the County Services Center at 633 Court Street in Reading, the Office of Aging provides a full range of services and supports to meet the needs of older people and their families.
	www.berksaging.org (614 words)

	Home Inspection Berks County
		Berks Realty Services has been providing home inspection services in Berks County since 1989, and is believed to be the longest standing home inspection company in Berks County.
		Berks Realty Services is the only home inspection company in Berks County to offer a structural evaluation of a home by a structural engineer.
		Recommending an inspection goes a long way toward meeting your disclosure requirements, and an objective, independent report could expedite the sale and make the process painless for everyone.
	www.berksrealtyservices.com (262 words)

	Music Educators of Berks County
		Music Educators of Berks County (MEBC), its members, and its affiliated schools and are not responsible for errors of content or errors of omission in the information presented at or through this site.
		Music Educators of Berks County (MEBC), its members, and its affiliated schools and organizations are not responsible for the editorial control or content of links from this site or of materials that are e-mailed by third parties.
		Music Educators of Berks County (MEBC), its members, and its affiliated schools and organizations disclaim all liabilities and warranties related to information or merchandise which may be offered on direct, indirect, or subsequent links from this site.
	www.berksmusic.com (243 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Berks County, Pa.
		Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
		Berks County, Pa. Born in Upper Macungie Township,
		U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 7th District, 1825-29; defeated, 1828; county judge in Pennsylvania, 1839-42.
	politicalgraveyard.com /geo/PA/BE.html (1065 words)

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		“Berks County has a rich history of artistic talent, including a number of natives who have become well known in movie industry, such as Michael Constantine, Lisa Eichhorn, Megan Gallagher and others,” notes Connie Leinbach, Berks Arts Council Executive Director.
		The Berks Arts Council (BAC) awarded a total of approximately $58, 000 to re-grant recipients thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts this fall.
		The Berks Arts council is one of 14 Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a program that annually evaluates grant requests up to $2,000 for dance, theater, music and visual arts projects within a four-county region.
	www.berksarts.org (833 words)

	United Way of Berks County
		United Way of Berks County received notification that a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $906,217 has been awarded to our organization in support of our Right From The Start (RFTS) early learning initiative.
		The United Way of Berks County launched its annual fundraising campaign last month and continues to raise funds in support of a vital network of programs and services that focus on the issues that matter in our local community.
		There are many Berks Countians in need, and United Way needs to ensure that the services remain in place for children, families and seniors most in needs.
	www.uwberks.org (804 words)

	County of Berks
		The County of Berks also will use CORT Directions’ 1099R pension management solution.
		With CORT Directions’ HRMS, the County of Berks employees will gain improved reporting abilities, enabling them to create real-time management reports on their own.
		The County of Berks will also deploy CORT Directions’ Self Service module, providing Web-based access to employees and managers to review pay history, benefits, attendance and time entry.
	www.cortdirections.com /html/county_of_berks.html (470 words)

	Berks Green Party, Berks County, Pennsylvania
		We, the Berks County Green Party of Berks County, Pennsylvania, a grassroots organization of citizens, are working together to foster a government in which everyone's voice is heard.
		We are creating an alternative to a two-party system by encouraging proactive democracy and educating the community on social, economic, and environmental issues.
		The Berks County Green Party meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
	www.berksgreenparty.org (486 words)

	Historical Society of Berks County PA Library
		The Society's library is acknowledged to be one of the best and most thoroughly indexed collections of county data in Pennsylvania.
		As time permits (and only if a self-addressed, stamped ($1.06) manila 8 ½ x 11 envelope is received), we read each letter, study the request and try to answer within the month.
		Search our index to the original tax lists of Reading and Berks County 1754-1789 on one name and send copies of the same.
	berkshistory.org /library (402 words)

	Berks County Public Libraries
		Library cards may be issued to any Berks County resident upon presentation of identification.
		The County Bookmobile makes biweekly stops in more than 36 locations in rural and suburban Berks.
		Its collection of books, magazines, videos, audio cassettes, compact discs, and large print items is changed regularly to meet the wide variety of interests of children and adult borrowers.
	www.berks.lib.pa.us (266 words)

	Berks Conservancy: Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Berks County Conservancy was established as a non-profit membership organization in 1974, with a mission to preserve Berks County's unique cultural and environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations.
		To fulfill that mission, we have focused our efforts on preserving agricultural land and open space; protecting the quality of our streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes; and by promoting those values which contribute to a sustainable future for our community.
		Each year, valuable county land is converted to highways, shopping malls, office complexes and residential housing developments.
	www.berks-conservancy.org (207 words)

	Adams Genealogy & Columbia County, PA Information
		My goal is to gather as much information as possible on the ADAMS family line from Berks, Schuylkill, Northumberland, and Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
		The Adams Family in Columbia County, PA at genealogy.com.
		An organization with a goal to acquire and preserve records pertaining to a six county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Susquehanna).
	history.tomadamsphoto.com (863 words)

	Welcome to the Berks County Medical Society
		Berks County Medical Society • 1170 Berkshire Blvd • Wyomissing, PA 19610
		Welcome to the Berks County Medical Society Website, here to serve our members and the residents of Berks County, PA with physician, hospital, and health related information.
		Feel free to contact us if you have any comments or suggestions, or if you'd like additional information on joining our organization, our services, or our member benefits.
	www.berkscms.org (94 words)

	Berks Jazz Festival in Reading, PA - March 17-26, 2006
		The Berks Arts Council and the festival committee are working hard to make sure the 2006 event will be the best ever.
		band; Chieli Minucci and Special EFX featuring Ken Navarro and the Berks Jazz Fest Horns; Bob Mintzer; River City Brass Band; and the United States Air Force Rhythm In Blue Jazz Ensemble, with special guest keyboardist Tom Coster.
		Also, we encourage all fans to support live jazz, including the "A Peter White Christmas, featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair" scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral; and the legendary Yellowjackets scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15, at Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base at the Sheraton Reading Hotel.
	www.berksjazzfest.com (539 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Thank you for visiting the Berks County Chiefs of Police Association's Web Site, Pennsylvania's 1st County Chiefs of Police Association Website on the Internet.
		This site is intended to provide our members and the citizens we serve with timely information about the professional policing efforts within Berks County.
		I would like to thank all citizens of Berks County for their support offered each day to the many dedicated Police Chiefs and Officers serving their communities.
	www.berkschiefspd.org (267 words)

	Humane Society of Berks County, PA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Due to the wonderful generosity of the citizens of Berks County, we were able to raise a significant amount of money so far to aid the companion animals affected by the devastation of Katrina.
		Although the HSUS is not affiliated with the Humane Society of Berks County, we were able to help fund her trip, and continue her salary throughout.
		You may purchase licenses directly through the County Treasurer, in person at the Humane Society office, and at several other locations in Berks County.
	www.berkshumane.org (1150 words)

	Domestic Relations - Berks County PA
		The Berks County Domestic Relations Section is responsible for working with families to establish and enforce support obligations for children and spouses.
		Located in the city of Reading, it is one of 67 county Domestic Relations Sections within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
		Domestic Relations is a part of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas.
	www.drs.berks.pa.us (106 words)

	Berks County Community Foundation-Great Grant of the Month
		To learn more about these volunteer board positions, call Richard C. Mappin, Vice President for Grantmaking at Berks County Community Foundation at 610.685.2223 or email him at richardm@bccf.org.
		First Energy established the Metropolitan Edison Company Sustainable Energy Fund (Met Ed Region) within Berks County Community Foundation in 2000 with an initial contribution of $5,700,000.
		While the fund is a component fund of Berks County Community Foundation, it is dedicated to serving the entire Met Ed service territory.
	www.bccf.org /pages/gr.energy.html (306 words)

	NACO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		NACo collects information on counties, such as county officials, courthouse addresses, county seats, cities within a county as well as various statistical and geographical information.
		To see a listing of the counties for a state, select a State from the map or from the state pull down menu.
		You may also search for a particular county by entering the county name in the space provided below then click the "Search for Matches" button.
	www.naco.org /counties/counties/county.cfm?id=42011 (103 words)

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