By: MICHELLE REIFF Review Staff mreiff.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Denver Elementary School student council members gave former Schoeneck Elementary families and new students the grand tour of their building last week. Shown above (top), boys and girls eagerly enter one of the classrooms, excited to preview what's in store for them when the first day of school starts in less than a week; and (bottom) students smile in anticipation as they explore the halls they will soon visit every day.Denver Elementary School student council members gave former Schoeneck Elementary families and new students the grand tour of their building last week. Shown above (top), boys and girls eagerly enter one of the classrooms, excited to preview what's in store for them when the first day of school starts in less than a week; and (bottom) students smile in anticipation as they explore the halls they will soon visit every day.

As the days of summer come to a close and children gear up for the start of the new school year, one group of youngsters in particular has a new experience in the horizon to look forward to…. many old faces, some new ones and a different school with an addition in the works.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

East Cocalico Township supervisors voted to use the Pennsylvania dog officer for Lancaster County to handle stray dogs instead of paying a fee of $8,888.45 for 2012 to the Lancaster County Humane League.

The per capita assessment figure is based on 85 cents per person and is a 70 percent increase over last year.

"They’re (Humane League) using our money to subsidize cats," said supervisor chairman Doug Mackley at the Aug. 17 supervisors meeting.

The Humane League receives no funding stream to handle the high volume of cats which they take in.

Previously supervisors asked Police Chief George Beever, to investigate the use of the Pennsylvania Dog Law enforcement officer. Beever noted that if too many municipalities opt to use the state dog officer assigned to the county, the response time could lengthen and the amount of days the police would need to house an animal could increase.

Kristen Reed Penn, supervisor in the state dog law enforcement office in Harrisburg, said that they have no kennels.

"We take the dogs where they will accept them. For animals in Lancaster County, a lot of them will go to the Animal Rescue League in Berks County," Penn said.

Terry L. Weaver, 51, of Lititz, died as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.

He was the husband of Sharon K. (Rosa) Weaver. Terry was born in Reinholds on Oct. 9, 1959.

He was employed as an E B operator at Timet in Morgantown.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his daughter: Sarah L., wife of Justin R. Shelton, of Lancaster; two sons: Jesse A. Weaver, husband of Tonya K. (Stoltzfus) Weaver, of Akron; and Matthew L. Weaver, husband of Jennifer (Frame) Weaver, of Ephrata; three grandchildren: Savannah, Daniel and Victoria; his mother: Ruth (Fisher) Schicher; and step-father: Kenny Schicher.

Also surviving are three brothers: Barry Weaver, husband of Betty Weaver, of Reamstown; Ray Weaver, of Reinholds; and Jan Weaver, of Kissimmee, Fla.

Terry was preceded in death by his father: Harvey Weaver.

Funeral services were held at First Church, Ephrata, on Aug. 20, with the Rev. Walter Carter officiating. Interment took place in Memory Gardens, East Cocalico Township.

Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata.

To offer condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

Stella Grace Trostle, 88, of Mohnton, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville.

She was born in Spring Township, Berks County, to John and Sara (Bircher) Keffer and was the wife of the late Carl E. Trostle who died Feb. 20, 2011.

Stella was a member of Alleghenyville UCC in Mohnton. She was a Phillies fan and enjoyed flower gardening. A homemaker, she also worked at Bollman Hat Factory for many years.

Stella is survived by two sons: Earl, husband of the late Pam Trostle, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and John Trostle, of Northampton; and a daughter: Bonnie, wife of David Bentz, of Sinking Spring.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl E. Trostle; two brothers: Charles and Walter Keffer; and sisters: Edith Shirk, Nora Althouse, Anna Martin, Elsie Werner and infant sister Goldie Keffer.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 23 at Alleghenyville UCC, Mohnton, with Pastors Thomas Adil and Elmer Reinhold officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring.

If desired, memorial contributions in Stella’s memory may be made to Alleghenyville United Church of Christ, 1219 Kurtz Mill Road, Mohnton, PA 19540.

Elmer A. Sheehan, 86, of Akron, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing Home.

He was born in Patton, Cambria County, to the late Daniel V. and Elnora (Sutton) Sheehan and was the husband of the late Jane L. Sheehan, who passed away in 1999.

Elmer was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ephrata, and a life member of the Ephrata VFW, #1933. He enjoyed wood working and going to craft shows.

Elmer served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a warehouse manager for Sunline Trailer, Denver, until his retirement in 1986.

He is survived by a son: Kenneth J., husband of Donna (Brown) Sheehan, of Ephrata; daughter, Susan M. Sheehan, of Akron; grandsons: Thomas, J. Anthony and Timothy Sheehan; great-grandchildren: Hayley, Reagan, Madelyn, Victoria, Logan and Cody; and a sister: Dorothy Aungst, of Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Thomas Sheehan; daughter: Janet Wanner; sisters: Margaret McGowan, Elva Springer, Louise Smail, Alice Penkosky, Catherine Trexler and Ellie Collins; infant twin sisters: Mary Beulah and Annie Sheehan; and brothers: Joseph, Thomas, Ernest and Leo Sheehan.

Robert L. Sweigart, 83, of Fleetwood, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading.

Born in Reinholds, he was the son of the late Irwin and Cora (Fisher) Sweigart and was the husband of Brenda E. (Pannebecker) Sweigart.

He was a self-employed truck driver.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his son: Larry Sweigart; two daughters: Rachel, wife of Richard Kerper; and Jerol Hughes; and five grandchildren: Zaren, Wyatt and Marshall Kerper and Lizzy and Chelsea Sweigart.

He was preceded in death by two sons: Richard Sweigart and Robert Sweigart Jr.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 24 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor C. Michael Roney officiating.

Arrangements were made by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

Mary L. Oberholtzer, 95, residing in the Denver Nursing Home, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011.

She was born in East Cocalico Township to the late Harry and Mary (Lesher) Zerbe and was the wife of the late Samuel G. Oberholtzer, who passed away in 1989.

Mary was a homemaker, but during her working years, she worked for the former Miller-Hess Shoe Company, Akron; the Stunzi Silk Mill, Ephrata; and Maple Farms Nursing Center in the kitchen department. Mary enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She enjoyed playing cards and Yahtzee and making potpie dinners for family.

She is survived by her son: Dennis, husband of Sue (Burkholder) Oberholtzer, of Ephrata; three grandchildren: Kelly, wife of Lance Orzechowski, of Akron; Kate, wife of Justin Raski, of Ephrata; and Jeffrey Oberholtzer, of Ephrata; and four great-grand children: Jordin and Danielle Orzechowski, Mason Oberholtzer and Brynn Raski.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by five brothers: Harry Zerbe, John Zerbe, Lester Zerbe, Roy Zerbe and Solomon (Red) Zerbe.

William T. "Willie" Logan Jr., 23, of New Holland, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Lancaster to William, husband of Jody (Hoffner) Thomas, of New Holland, and the late Tina D. (Smith) Logan.

Willie was a graduate of the Garden Spot High School class of 2006. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor sports and was a Steelers fan. He was a roofer for GSM Construction.

In addition to his father and stepmother, he is survived by a paternal grandmother: Betty (Lehman) Logan, of Ephrata; maternal grandmother: Jean Smith, of Columbus, Ga.; two sisters: Misti Logan and Megan Logan, both of Ephrata; a step-sister: Shawna Laukhoff, of New Holland; and a step-brother: Andrew Laukhuff, of Lancaster.

Services were private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in William’s memory may be made to Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., P.O. Box 92, Ephrata, PA 17522, to help the family with funeral expenses.

Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Betty J. Kilefner, 82, of Lititz, formerly of Akron, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at the United Zion Home.

She was born in Hebron, Lebanon County, to the late Norman and Edna (Daub) Newman.

Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ephrata.

She is survived by a son: Russell E., husband of Le Ann (Strohl) Kilefner, of Reamstown; two daughters: Karen S., wife of Ricky L. Moyer, of Ephrata; and Susan M., wife of Jeffrey Lynn Spotts, of Townend, Del.; and seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Andrew, Bret, Emily, Ryan and Kyle.

Funeral services were held at the Stradling Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Walter Carter officiating. Interment took place in the Mt. Zion Evangelical Cemetery, Akron.

Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

John Hagedal, 59, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Brooklyn to the late John and Catherine (Maslo) Hagedal and was the husband of Sylvia (Cressman) Hagedal, to whom he shared 39 years of marriage.

John was a member of the Cocalico Sportsmen’s Association. He enjoyed fishing, antiques and woodworking projects. He worked as a self contractor and was a cook for a personal care home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Shelley M., wife of Glen Keifer, of Ephrata; Jaime L., wife of Timothy Hertzog, of Ephrata; a granddaughter: Caitlyn Hertzog; and a sister: Abby Baudille, of Weatherly.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Charles Neff.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society-Lancaster County Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements were made by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.