Beulah N. (Hackman) Erb, 105, of Denver, entered into rest in Denver Sunday, April 3, 2011. Born in Cocalico, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Elsie (Noll) Hackman. She was the widow of Samuel Gerhart Erb, who died in 1992. A homemaker, Beulah was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a daughter: Vera, wife of John H. Gunselman, of Ephrata; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son: Arthur Erb; and five siblings. Funeral services were held April 8 at Stradling Funeral Home in Ephrata with Pastor Galen Hackman officiating. Interment took place in the Fairview Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522. Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. To send a condolence, visit stradlingfuneralhome.com. More ERB, page A18

All children residing in the Cocalico School District who will be five years of age before Sept. 1, are eligible to begin kindergarten in the fall. Registration is by appointment only and will be held in each of the elementary schools April 18 and April 19. Parents and students should attend the registration. Parents need to bring their child s birth certificate, immunization documentation and proof of residency. Examples of proof of residency include a deed, a lease, current utility bill, current credit card bill, property tax bill, vehicle registration, driver s license, or PennDOT identification card. If your child is eligible to begin kindergarten in the fall and you have not received any registration information, call the school your child will be attending as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Adamstown Elementary: 484-1601 Denver Elementary: 336-1501 Reamstown Elementary: 336-1531

Annual Easter Egg hunts by the Ephrata and Akron Lions Clubs are set for Saturday, April 23. The traditional Ephrata Lions hunt is planned for Tom Grater Park at 1 p.m. Children aged 1 to 10 are invited to participate and prizes will be awarded in each of four age groups. The Akron Lions Club event, in Loyd Roland Park, also starts at 1 p.m. and is for children from walking to age 12. All participants will receive a chocolate bunny.

Cocalico High School will be the place to enjoy an evening of music as it hosts a Jazz Fest this Friday. Held in the high school auditorium, student musicians will begin performing at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. The event, which is sponsored by the Cocalico Band Boosters, will be held at 810 S. Fourth St. in Denver.

Dogs of all sizes and breeds, and their owners, are invited to the seventh annual Spring Fling at Golden Gateway April 16. The event, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, starts at 11 a.m. with a dog blessing in the Rainbow Bridge Garden, followed by a day of interactive fun and games for furry friends and their people. A very special guest will be on hand for the festivities the Easter bunny. Attendees can have photos taken with him for $10. There will be a contest for humans that come dressed in the most unique Easter hat or bonnet. The contest winner for the dogs will be the one that dons the most creative pair of bunny ears. In addition, refreshments will be available for sale. All pets should be dog-friendly, current on inoculations and must be kept on a lead at all times. (Flexi-leads or leashes longer than six feet are prohibited.) The rescue organization is dedicated to helping and finding homes for displaced golden retrievers. Golden Gateway is located at 60 Vera Cruz Road. Information about the Spring Fling and Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue can be found at dvgrr.org or by calling 484-4799.

A proposed four-way stop at the intersection of Snyder Lane and Clay School Road in Clay Township was a topic of much debate at last month s supervisor s meeting. Two residents expressed their reluctance for the board to approve the four-way stop. The four-way stop was being considered by the board to help reduce numerous accidents at the intersection. Some of the residents’ concerns included air pollution from stopping and starting and noise problems from the stopping and starting trucks. The residents said that if there’s a safety issue, they definitely want to address that. They don’t want to negate the safety issue, but their suggestion is to enforce a 25 mph speed limit instead. Bob Lynn, township engineer, said that reducing the speed to 25 mph would be an enforcement problem and that people will most likely not comply with a change on that type of road area. Drivers will drive at the speed that they feel comfortable driving at, Lynn said. It s called safe running speed, and it s an actual form of study that you can do to set speed limits.

All young women who are presently juniors, who would reflect the community, possess high academic and moral standards and resides in the Cocalico School District are eligible to compete for the 2011 Miss Denver Fair crown. Applications are available at the Cocalico High School guidance office. They are to be filled out and sent to Patricia A. McQuate, 514 N. Sixth St., Denver, PA 17517 no later than April 15. For further information, contact the Denver Fair office at 336-4072.

A memorial service was held this week for Edna M. Burkhart, 91, of Ephrata, who died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland. Born in Strausstown, she was the daughter of the late Harvey S. and Mabel M. (Hollenbach) Binner. She was the widow of the late Melvin R. Burkhart, who died in 2008. Edna was a resident of Ephrata since 1936, and with her husband, owned and operated Burkhart & Drezner Clothiers and Cleaners on Main Street in Ephrata from 1952 to 1986. Edna was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Cloister Post 429 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both of Ephrata. She is survived by a son: David R. Burkhart, husband of Pamela Burkhart; a granddaughter: Christine A. Burkhart; and great-granddaughter: Natalie H. Burkhart, all of Ventura, Calif. Also surviving are several brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at the Garden Spot Village Chapel April 5 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Henry E. Herbener officiated and interment was private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Services were under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals Inc. To offer online condolences to the family, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

Janice E. Stradling, 62, of Ephrata, entered into rest unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital Thursday, March 31, 2011. She was born in Ephrata, a daughter of Edwin G. Jr. and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Erb of Ephrata. She was the loving wife of G. Tomlinson Tom" Stradling III, childhood sweethearts who married in 1971. They recently celebrated their 40 year anniversary. Janice was the most devoted wife, mother, and Mimi. She adored her grandchildren: Ani and Ethan. She loved her family unconditionally and was a loyal friend to many. Janice was a graduate from Ephrata High School, Class of 1966, and a graduate of Hagerstown Medical Secretarial School. In the late 60s and 70s, she worked for doctors Ridgway, Grosh and Kowaloski in Akron. She was the business manager for the Stradling Funeral Homes Inc. for more than 35 years. Working in partnership with her husband and later with her sons, Jamey and Matt, and daughters-in-law, Jen and Nicolle. Janice was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, where she formerly served on the deacon board, music and worship commission and church choir. She was an avid swimmer and diver in her youth. She enjoyed music, reading, playing golf and traveling to West Virginia and Florida. Janice was a benevolent person, supporting many local charities. Surviving in addition to her parents and husband are her sons: James T., husband of Jennifer (Seffer) Stradling; and Matthew S., husband of Nicolle (Freeseman) Stradling, all of Ephrata; grandchildren: Anikka M. Stradling and Ethan J. Stradling; and two sisters: Debbie Hartl; and Judy, wife of Earl Redcay. Funeral services were held April 5 at Ephrata Church of the Brethren with Pastor Galen Hackman officiating. Interment was private at the convenience of the family in the Mt. Zion Evangelical Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Janice’s memory may be sent to Ephrata Church of the Brethren Deacon Fund, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522; or to Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 S. Academy Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522. Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. To send a condolence to the family, visit stradlingfuneralhome.com. More STRADLING, page A18