Brooke Mauzy, 43, born in Lancaster, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and loving friend to everyone who knew her, passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm Nov. 10, 2012 in Portland, Ore. We’re comforted to know she’s been welcomed into God’s presence and into the loving arms of her Grandma and Pa.

Brooke Renee Mauzy was born on May 20, 1969 to Audrey Harnish Miller of Bird-in-Hand and James M. Mauzy of the Outer Banks, N.C. She was the loving sister and best friend of Bronwynn Mauzy March of Lancaster.

Brooke graduated from Ephrata High School in 1987 and was employed with Warner-Lambert customer service and marketing before moving to Portland, Ore. In Portland, she was employed by Intel and was currently fulfilling her ambitions as Marketing Program Manager for Intel’s Medical & Industrial Segments. She enjoyed traveling on numerous business trips across the country. She had attended Bird-in-Hand United Methodist Church before moving to Portland.

Lynn Harvey Martin, 68, of Denver, passed away after a lengthy illness Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at his home.

He was born in East Earl to the late Harvey Z. and Esther Elizabeth (Betty) Martin and was the husband of Charlotte (Stricker) Martin, of Denver.

Lynn attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver. He enjoyed fishing, nature and having breakfast at the Green Dragon with family. Lynn served in the U.S. Navy, and during his working years, he was a truck driver for F.W. Woolworth, Ames and Boscov’s. He retired from Boscov’s in 2008.

In addition to his wife, Lynn is survived by a son: Shawn Christopher, husband of Amanda (Diamon) Martin of Erie; two daughters: Debra Lynn Gooslin of Denver, Tammy Sue McNeil of Denver; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; seven siblings: Dale, husband of Ethel (Eisenhower) Martin of Ephrata, Betty Ann, wife of John Halley of Calif., Nelda Bauder of New Holland, Willa, wife of Luke Ulrich of Denver, Norma Knowles of Fla., Myrna, wife of Willis Eberly of Reinholds, and Lorin Martin of Denver.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Nicole Denise Martin; a grandson: Jason Lynn Gooslin; a brother: Dean Martin; and a sister: Lucy Martin.

Charles L. Kindt, 79, of Reinholds, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Reading Hospital.

He was born in East Cocalico to the late Walter and Elsie (Brendle) Kindt.

During his working years, he worked as a mason. Charles enjoyed hunting and was a member of Cushion Peak Rod and Gun Club, Reinholds.

Charles is survived by a daughter: Linda, wife of Richard Yocum of Reinholds; a grandson: Richard Yocum Jr.; two granddaughters: Amy Reichwein and Angela Wittenberg; and two great-granddaughters: Julia and Haley Wittenberg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson: William Yinger; and a brother: Russell Kindt.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Preliminary approval was granted by Denver Council to the proposed 2.5 million, 2013 budget at its Nov. 12 meeting. The final vote to adopt the budget will be Dec. 10.

Mike Hession, Denver Borough Manager, said, "A little over $13,000 was pulled from the reserve account to balance the budget."

Real estate assessment remains at 3 mills, with the average residential property assessment of $132,787 paying $390.39. Denver’s real estate assessment is ranked the seventh lowest in Lancaster County, with the average real estate millage rate for boroughs at 3.85.

The water and sewer rate increase is 5.3 percent each. Water will go from $4.75 to $5 per thousand gallons.

"We’re seeing people conserving more water," said Hession. "That is reflected by the fact that the borough is using less water."

"Sewer rates will increase from $9.50 to $10 per thousand gallons," said Hession.

Earned income taxes are projected to increase, based on actual collections in 2012, from $310,755 to $367,000.

The largest chunk of the borough budget is police costs. East Cocalico Police Department provides services to Denver, as well as Adamstown Borough, and East and West Cocalico Townships.

Parker Harley (second from left) was joined by several of his Ephrata High School classmates who brought the prom to his hospital room at Johns Hopkins this past spring. The Elks Lodge will host a Turtle Derby on Sept. 2 to raise funds for Harley, who was recently diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.

Public libraries in Lancaster County are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Teen Read Week poster contest. The contest that centered on this year’s theme, "Dare to Read for the Fun of It!," ran from October 14-20 at public libraries throughout Lancaster County.

Youth ages 10 – 18 years who are Lancaster County residents were eligible to submit their poster art that represented a favorite book or book series. Participating libraries awarded local prizes to youth in the following categories: Tweens (10-12); Teens (13-15) and Teens (16-18).

10-12 Year Old Category: Grand Prize Winner- Hannah Moynihan, who did a poster "Nancy Drew," and submitted at the Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy; Second Place Winner- John Kieley, who did a poster "Dragon Breath," and submitted it at the Strasburg-Heisler Library, Strasburg.

Susan Binkley Van Zant was recently presented with the Messiah College Department of Human Development and Family Science's first Outstanding Alumni Award.

The Messiah College Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) presented its 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award to Susan Binkley Van Zant, 1974 graduate in home economics.

The award, designed to recognize HDFS alumni for distinguished contributions to the service of individuals and families, was presented to Van Zant at the Pennsylvania Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (PAFCS) Regional Meeting on Oct. 25 in Hershey.

Van Zant admitted that she was surprised to receive the award.

"What I do in my life is not for recognition," she said. "You just do it because your job on earth is to do good for others, that’s it."

Van Zant, a recent retiree, was selected in recognition of her 35-year career as a family and consumer sciences teacher in the Cocalico School District, for her commitment to caring for her sister’s children after her sister was murdered by her husband, and for founding Jan’s Circle of Friends, a group of women who assist children with domestic violence and parental loss.

A. LaVerne Zell

A. LaVerne Zell, 85, of 303 W. Main St., Terre Hill, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center after a brief illness.

Born in Murrell, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Clara Z. (Ziemer) Burkhart. Her husband, George L. Zell, died Sept. 30, 1952.

LaVerne was a seamstress for many years at SLC in Blue Ball and was also the Mayor of Terre Hill for 14 years. She also served as a missionary in New Guinea for 5 years.

She was a member of Cornerstone Bible Church in Denver, the Cocalico Historical Society, and volunteered at the Eicher Indian Museum in Ephrata. She also enjoyed genealogy and was active in the Democrat Party.

She is survived by her son: William Zell of Terre Hill; her sister: Mary A., married to John Hartranft of New Holland; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Burkhart of Ephrata, Edith Burkhart of Jackson, Mich., and Elaine Burkhart of Clayton, Ga.

She was predeceased by three brothers: Raymond, Paul, and Harold Burkhart; and one sister: Shirley Eitnier.

By: JACQUELINE WATSON Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Same quality program, no price increase, and continued growth and development. That was the report from Ephrata Rec Center’s Jim Summers at the Clay Township board of supervisors October meeting. Summers was present to update the board on the success of the 2012 summer municipal program at the Ephrata Rec Center and present financial figures for Clay Township’s 2013 budget.

The Summer Municipal Program is funded by local townships to provide free enriching activities for youth in the summer. The program had more participants in 2012 than it has had since the early 1990s. Summers credits the increase in participants in part to the fact that "free" is attractive in hard economic times. He notes that another reason is the adjustments made to help ensure no one is excluded.

"We’ve also made strides the last couple of years to try to eliminate turning anybody away because classes are full," explained Summers.

Although not everyone might be able to enroll in their first choice program, they could all be involved in some program. The Ephrata Rec Center has managed to hold the Summer Municipal Program cost at the same price of $29/participant since 2005. The price is not increasing, but the quality of the program remains strong and continues to develop better ways of working with the participants.

With the early Thanksgiving this year, it really is hard to believe that Santa is arriving in town Friday. Shown is a scene from last year's arrival downtown. (Review file photo)

It’s that time of year already and this Friday night, the Ephrata Merchants Association will welcome Santa Claus to downtown as he discovers a new landing place.

Except for the few Christmas seasons when the train station was being renovated, the top of the immense Royer Building has served many, many years as the welcoming site for the big man in red. This year however, the large crowds gathered by the town Christmas tree in front of Ephrata National Bank caroling and enjoying cookies and cider, will only have to glance skyward to get their first glimpse this season of Kris Kringle.

This Friday, Nov. 23, Santa will arrive just past 7 p.m. on top of Ephrata National Bank at 31 East Main Street. The evening actually gets underway at 6:30 when free cookies and balloons will be available, along with other goodies handed out by roving characters such as Rudolph and Frosty. After a welcome by host Brother Weems, music by Frankie Widder begins at 6:35 p.m., before group carol singing starts at 6:45. The official lighting of the town Christmas tree, which was erected in front of ENB last Wednesday, then takes place at 6:59 p.m. sharp, just minutes before the guest of honor arrives.