By: TODD RUTH Review Sports Editor truth.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Cocalico couldn’t have come any closer to upsetting host Mechanicsburg in the first round of the District Three Boys Soccer AAA Playoffs Tuesday night.

Locked in a thrilling 1-1 tie, the Eagles carried play throughout the second half and came close several times to getting the go-ahead goal. However, with regulation play winding down, the Wildcats drove a dagger into the hearts of the Eagles, and came away with a stunning 2-1 decision.

With less than 30 seconds to play, Dean Patton’s throw in from the corner was on the mark, and Zach Sherman was there to bang it home with 23 ticks remaining to give the host Wildcats the dramatic victory.

"Unbelievable," Cocalico Coach Bob Dungan said of the ending. "It’s amazing. It was one heck of a game. Our motto before heading into Districts was, ‘no regrets.’ I said, ‘if you can look at yourselves in the mirror after this game and know that you gave 100 percent and you have no regrets…’ I don’t think anybody in Mechanicsburg thought they’d be in for a fight tonight and they got their money’s worth.

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

Visitors to Cocalico High School Sunday had the opportunity to lay eyes on the state-of-the art gymnasium, new home to district basketball. (Photo by Stan Hall)

A new, state-of-the art gymnasium, refurbished tennis courts and a bounty of supplemental classrooms.

These are the renovations which alumni, parents and community members beheld as they gathered in two Cocalico School District buildings Sunday.

What started out as a damp Homecoming weekend ended with awe and remembrance. Recent graduates, along with parents and grandparents of students, some who once walked those same halls, laid eyes on the array of changes that have taken place during the past year at both the high school and Denver Elementary. The day finished with a concert by the high school band.

According to Superintendent Dr. Bruce Sensenig, the decision to build a new regulation high school gym was not a simple one. It was a choice that was made after careful consideration, weighing of options and a district-wide facility study.

"It was determined more fiscally responsible to build a new structure than to try to recreate and refurbish the 37-year-old space," he said.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

By a 2-1 vote, East Cocalico Township supervisors upheld the $28,633 traffic impact fee which George and Nick Barakos appealed at a long (119 minutes), Oct. 3rd hearing.

Alan Fry, casting the dissenting vote at the supervisors Oct. 17 meeting, asked during the supervisor’s deliberation, "Can the fee be deferred?"

Attorney Joselle Cleary explained it legally needed to be assessed or not assessed.

That was the question the hearing needed to answer.

"I feel we have treated everyone fairly," said supervisor Noelle Fortna. "We have not assessed seasonal seating. When additions are made which can extend the season, then we look again at the situation."

After the decision was delivered, Tony Luongo, zoning officer, said that if the Barakos brothers had applied for a building permit before starting construction on their deck improvement, he would have reiterated this impact fee process.

What struck me," Chairman Doug Mackley noted, "is that the expert witness, Greg Bogia, P.E., PTOE, (called by Wyomissing attorney, James Gavin, representing Kyma) looked at the traffic impact fee like a tax and said that it should have been assessed in 2011 when the 74 additional seats on the deck were added."

By: JAMES MCGINNIS Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

West Cocalico officials are optimistic that a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will allow work to begin on the construction of a trail in the Chapel Gate Park next year.

Township officials have been planning to construct a trail in the park, which is located off Park View Drive on the north side of Reinholds between the Chapel Gate development and the Norfolk Southern rail line for several years. However, construction costs and studies to determine the best route through some wetlands have delayed its construction.

The supervisors voted earlier this year to apply for a matching grant of $135,000 to build the trail. Under the terms of the grant, the township will also have to match the funds with an additional $135,000 of its own.

"It’s a 50/50 grant," township manager Carolyn Friesema explained. "We are matching it with $135,000 of the township’s own money."

Rita Carlene (Higgins) Cunningham, 72, of Lancaster, was taken by the angels up to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at her home. She retired from Delmarva Millwork Corp. after 17 years of service, in 2004. Following her retirement, she worked part-time at College Corner Café, Lancaster. Her daughter, Melissa, wife of Kris Price, lives in Ephrata.

Elmer E. Blocher, 83, of Leola, passed away at home Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. He was a checker of blue prints at High Steel and an avid stamp collector. His son, Michael, husband of Kezia Blocher, lives in Denver.

Herman I. Stoltzfus, age 87, of Cochranville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at his home. He was a dairy farmer in the Cochranville area. His brother, Raymond, husband of Loretta Jane Lehman Stoltzfus, lives in Ephrata.

Lena G. King, age 86, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community of Honey Brook. Lena worked along with her late husband for 26 years in the food business, owning Kings Koffee Kitchen and Kings Kountry Kitchen of Downingtown. Her daughter, Brenda Colon, lives in Denver.

Willard "Will" R. Zimmerman, 66, of Reinholds, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

He was born in Pottsville and was the husband of Linda M. (Kramer) Zimmerman, who were married 26 years in July.

Will enjoyed mirco sprint racing and went to the Clyde Martin Raceway on a regular basis. Cooking, woodcutting and fishing were things he also enjoyed. Will worked most recently in the maintenance department for of Cocalico Biologicals and previously worked as a delivery person for the 222 Drive-In Restaurant.

In addition to his wife, Will is survived by his sons: Joshua R. Zimmerman, at home; and Jeffrey A. Zimmerman, of Lititz.

Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver, with Pastor Ed Vidzicki officiating. An interment service took place Oct. 18 in the Swamp Cemetery, Reinholds.

Memorial contributions in Will’s memory may be made to Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave. Lebanon, PA 17042.

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

Dorothy L. Musser, 72, of Reinholds, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at Conestoga View, Lancaster.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Ernest and Katie (Grove) Musser.

Dorothy worked as a maid for Host Resort Inn. Dorothy enjoyed doing puzzles and games, and she particularly enjoyed playing Parcheesi and Bingo.

Dorothy is survived by a daughter: Cindy L. Gress, at home; a brother: Donald Musser; sisters: Betty Zoller, of York; Patricia Gomez, of Stevens; and Anna, wife of Jim McCall, of California; grandchildren: Sherry, wife of Michael Leed; and Dustin Gress; and great- grandchildren: Scott and Shawn Leed.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Ernest Musser Jr. and Charles Grove; a sister: Elsie Sheaffer; and three infant siblings.

Family will receive friends Oct. 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Stevens United Zion Church, Stevens, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Pastor John Leisey officiating. Interment will take place in the Martins Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Conestoga View Auxiliary, 900 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602.

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