Jaxon Reed Krimes, infant son of Matthew Krimes and Kelly Marshall, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Hershey Medical Center.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother: Ethan Parese; two sisters: Alexis and Nathalie Krimes; maternal grandmother: Karen, wife of Tommie David of Reinholds; paternal grandparents: Donald and Lan Krimes of Adamstown; paternal great grandmother: Naomi Krimes; paternal great grandparents: Peggy and Donald Roy of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Jerry Marshall.

Services were held Feb. 25 at the Stradling Funeral Home, Ephrata, followed by a graveside service in the Mohler’s Brethren Cemetery, Ephrata, with Pastor Gene Weaver officiating.

Fly high baby boy, you will be missed dearly.

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

Louanne M. Gensemer, 65, of Denver, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was born in Denver to the late Leroy G. and Verna E. (Ernst) Gensemer.

Louanne was a member of St. John’s UCC, Denver. In 1970, she was one of the first 10 participants in the E.A.R.S. program, a shelter for mentally and physically handicapped people. She loved to play solitaire, solve hidden word puzzles, bingo and watch TV Land.

Louanne is survived by her brother: Robert E., husband of Doreen (Earhart) Gensemer of Denver; four nieces: Stephanie, Jennifer, Trista and Mykayliah; two nephews: Dustin and Dakota; and six great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Feb. 26 at the Fairview Cemetery Annex, Steinmetz Road, Denver, with Rev. David Brumbaugh officiating.

Memorial contributions in Louanne’s memory may be made to Ephrata Area Rehab Services (E.A.R.S.) 29 Cloister Avenue Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

Kira Ann Flick, age 27, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Born in Lancaster, a daughter of Jeffrey L. and Kathy A. (Shannon) Flick, Ephrata, she was member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she performed mission work. Kira was a York Technical Institute graduate and worked as a medical coder, nursing assistant and recreational therapist. She also volunteered with soup kitchens, the Humane League of Lancaster County, and taught children reading. Also surviving are brothers: Michael Flick, Mountville; and Brian Flick, Indiana; and her companion, Lucas Fernandez, Ephrata. A Christian Memorial Mass was celebrated Feb. 22 from Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father John McLaughlin as celebrant. Private inurnment was in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster.

Rather than flowers, contributions in Kira’s memory may be sent to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, is honored to be serving The Flick Family. Online condolences may be shared at www.goodfuneral.com.

Clare Joseph "Joe" Flasher, 75, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. He was the husband of Connie L. (Ritchey) Flasher and son of the late Clare C. and Kathryn (Wheeler) Flasher. His first wife, the late Cheryl L. Flasher, passed away in 1995.

Joe was born in East Pittsburgh. He received his degree as a pharmacist from Duquesne University and was also a U.S. Air Force veteran.

For 21 years, he worked as the pharmacist in the Downtown Ephrata CVS. Joe was formerly employed at the Peoples Drug Store in Lancaster and Kittanning Hospital Pharmacy in Kittanning. He was also active in the Lancaster County and National Pharmaceutical Associations.

A member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Ephrata, Joe served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and member of Father Daley Council 4191 Knights of Columbus.

In Ephrata, Joe was also a member of the AMVETS Post 136, Cloister Post 429 American Legion, and a tour guide at the Ephrata Cloister.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

Superintendent Dr. Bruce Sensenig opened the Feb. 25 school board meeting by introducing a presentation by the team that makes up the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC), a program that challenges students and better prepares them for college. The program takes place in the middle and high schools.

"It is something that the high school has been involved in for two years," added Sensenig. "It is a staff development initiative to advance the PA Literacy Common Core Standards across the curriculum."

High School assistant principal Whitney Seltzer introduced the Literacy Design Collaborative for high school and middle school. Wendy Schmid, a team leader and social studies teacher who has been an integral part of the program, explained the benefits of LDC.

"The purpose is to dig deeper into the lessons. Students get more involved and are better prepared for college."

Different modules or tasks are given to the students through the LDC, a completely online learning center. Teachers assign different types of lessons for the students, which help improve reading skills and challenge the students. The teachers work together to select text and challenge students and better prepare them for college. Grading systems are in place and feedback can be given to the students modules.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

Superintendent Dr. Bruce Sensenig opened the Feb. 25 school board meeting by introducing a presentation by the team that makes up the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC), a program that challenges students and better prepares them for college. The program takes place in the middle and high schools.

"It is something that the high school has been involved in for two years," added Sensenig. "It is a staff development initiative to advance the PA Literacy Common Core Standards across the curriculum."

High School assistant principal Whitney Seltzer introduced the Literacy Design Collaborative for high school and middle school. Wendy Schmid, a team leader and social studies teacher who has been an integral part of the program, explained the benefits of LDC.

"The purpose is to dig deeper into the lessons. Students get more involved and are better prepared for college."

Different modules or tasks are given to the students through the LDC, a completely online learning center. Teachers assign different types of lessons for the students, which help improve reading skills and challenge the students. The teachers work together to select text and challenge students and better prepare them for college. Grading systems are in place and feedback can be given to the students modules.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

East Cocalico Police Department will be reassigning responsibilities due to the retirement of Sergeants Burns and Martin.

"The two sergeants took care of a huge amount of the day-to-day operation," said Chief George Beever. "So, we now are spreading out what the sergeants did between the corporals and myself. We hope this won’t go on for too long." The lack of manpower could compromise the force’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Residents who’ve noticed trees being cut down near the Reamstown community pool will also see the utility poles and wires disappear. They will go underground as part of the utility update plans.

"We won’t need to worry about poles and wires being damaged by high winds," said Mark Hiester, Township manager.

Zoning officer, Tony Luongo, reported at the Feb. 20 supervisors meeting that January was not the customary slower time of year.

In addition to 14 permits issued, one dangerous structure was posted, two certificates of occupancy were issued, and over a dozen false alarm violations occurred. Fourteen new permit applications were filed, five applications are in review, and three are ready for pick up by applicants.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

East Cocalico Police Department will be reassigning responsibilities due to the retirement of Sergeants Burns and Martin.

"The two sergeants took care of a huge amount of the day-to-day operation," said Chief George Beever. "So, we now are spreading out what the sergeants did between the corporals and myself. We hope this won’t go on for too long." The lack of manpower could compromise the force’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Residents who’ve noticed trees being cut down near the Reamstown community pool will also see the utility poles and wires disappear. They will go underground as part of the utility update plans.

"We won’t need to worry about poles and wires being damaged by high winds," said Mark Hiester, Township manager.

Zoning officer, Tony Luongo, reported at the Feb. 20 supervisors meeting that January was not the customary slower time of year.

In addition to 14 permits issued, one dangerous structure was posted, two certificates of occupancy were issued, and over a dozen false alarm violations occurred. Fourteen new permit applications were filed, five applications are in review, and three are ready for pick up by applicants.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

The Cocalico Education Foundation will host the seventh annual Iron Chef Cocalico culinary event on March 3 at the Cocalico High School from 1 to 5 p.m.

The Review got a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation that goes into the event on Feb. 21 as the chefs "ironed" out details, rules, regulations, and attempted to find out what this year’s secret ingredient was.

The event incorporates food, entertainment and award-winning artwork to raise funds for educational opportunities for students and adults in the Cocalico School District.

"The education committee is a nonprofit organization that raises money and scholarships for students at Cocalico School district," said Christopher Dunn, Cocalico School District director of food services.

"It’s a good fit for me because I take care of the food and make sure everything is good to go," added Dunn, who also chairs the event.

Chef Scott Snyder from the Ephrata Community Hospital, Chef David Shefter from Penn Werner Hotel and Chef Kelly Kapinos from Lily’s on Main will compete in a lively culinary competition for the title of Iron Chef.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

The Cocalico Education Foundation will host the seventh annual Iron Chef Cocalico culinary event on March 3 at the Cocalico High School from 1 to 5 p.m.

The Review got a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation that goes into the event on Feb. 21 as the chefs "ironed" out details, rules, regulations, and attempted to find out what this year’s secret ingredient was.

The event incorporates food, entertainment and award-winning artwork to raise funds for educational opportunities for students and adults in the Cocalico School District.

"The education committee is a nonprofit organization that raises money and scholarships for students at Cocalico School district," said Christopher Dunn, Cocalico School District director of food services.

"It’s a good fit for me because I take care of the food and make sure everything is good to go," added Dunn, who also chairs the event.

Chef Scott Snyder from the Ephrata Community Hospital, Chef David Shefter from Penn Werner Hotel and Chef Kelly Kapinos from Lily’s on Main will compete in a lively culinary competition for the title of Iron Chef.