By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

Cocalico School Board approved three new administrators for the district during its April 15 meeting.

Anthony DiMatteo will replace Whitney Seltzer as assistant high school principal, who was reassigned to athletic director.

Crystal Loose was also approved as the assistant elementary principal and reading supervisor, while Scott Bennetch will serve as the district’s director of mathematics.

"We’re very excited about this position," said superintendent Bruce Sensenig in regards to Bennetch.

"It’s really a role that’s going to bridge what happens with the classrooms and teachers and what happens with the administration."

The position also compliments the new mathematics program that Cocalico recently implemented.

A ninth-grade transition presentation was given by high school principal Chris Irvine and Spanish teacher Laura Rettew. The purpose of the program is to make for smoother transitions for ninth graders and keep an open dialogue between parents, students and teachers.

"Most students found that the program was helpful and we received great feedback from teachers," said Rettew.

Secretary Sheri Stull gave the treasure’s report. As of March 1, the balance was $15,261,444.83. Total receipts were $2,449,474.74. Expenditures reached $4,792,345.66 for an ending balance of $12,920,148.91 as of March 31.

Holly Nicole Schnader will attend West Point's Summer Leaders Seminar.

Holly Nicole Schnader, a junior at Garden Spot High School was selected to attend West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS).

Holly is the daughter of Matthew and Robin Schnader of Reinholds. Holly is also a tri-sport athlete at Garden Spot High School, an honor student holding a 4.26 GPA, and a National Champion Equestrian.

Special thanks to the Ephrata American Legion Post 429 for sponsoring her to attend American Legion Girls State this summer.

More than 4,000 juniors nationwide applied to the SLS, which offers outstanding high school juniors to experience life at West Point. SLS attendees live in the cadet barracks, eat in the cadet mess, and participate in academic, leadership, athletic, and military workshops. The one-week seminar is designed to help juniors with their college-selection process, while giving them an idea of the importance of leadership and sound decision-making in their education, careers, and lives in general.

All SLS attendees participate in a virtual-reality war simulation, and military and physical fitness training and workshops.

West Point is a four-year co-educational, federally funded undergraduate college located outside of New York City.

The Schoeneck Fire Company will hold its first annual consignment auction May 18 at the fire company.

The sale will start at 9 a.m. with quilts sold at 1 p.m. Furniture, household goods, lawn and garden items, crafts, collectibles and quilts are just a few of the items expected to be sold.

The fire company is also looking for quality consignments to be sold on commission, and donated items are greatly appreciated. Delicious food prepared by the fire company ladies auxiliary will be available throughout the day.

All proceeds will benefit the fire company to help fund equipment purchases and other needs. Consignment drop off times for the auction are May 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday, May 17 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 336-6767.

The fire company located at 125 North King Street, Denver.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Kyma Seafood Grill, located in East Cocalico Township, lost its appeal in the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas to not pay a traffic impact fee based on proposed improvements to their restaurant deck.

Kyma’s position was that an awning did not constitute a "roof" and would not add additional traffic to the deck’s patron population.

In addition to the awning, Kyma will add side curtains for inclement weather and 12 heaters.

East Cocalico Supervisors, at the April 3 meeting, approved an agreement with owners, George and Nicholas Barakos, and Dine, Inc. Kyma will pay $1,000 on the first day of each month to the township until their traffic impact fee sum of $28,633 is paid in full.

This payment agreement is similar to one the township entered into with Morphy Auction House.

Both the township and Kyma agree that the appeal is resolved, and no further appeal will occur.

"Their permits first filed in September 2012, are still good," said zoning officer, Tony Luongo. "They’re good for one year, and Kyma may receive a six-month extension for no additional fee. "

Jan's Circle of Friends, founded to honor the late Jan Roseboro, raised $7,000 for Hospice, $7,000 for Pathways Center for Grief and Loss and $10,000 for Lancaster County Domestic Violence Services.

In a little over six months, founders of Jan’s Circle of Friends have been humbled by the amount of initial financial and emotional support they received from the community.

Susan Van Zant, founder of Jan’s Circle of Friends, couldn’t be happier with the response so far.

"We have been so amazingly fortunate for everyone who has given their time, their counsel, and their donations," said Van Zant.

As a result, Jan’s Circle has already started giving back. Adhering to their principles of "assisting children affected by domestic violence and parental loss," Jan’s Circle has been able to give back to two very important local organizations — Hospice of Lancaster County and Pathways Center for Grief and Loss and Lancaster County Domestic Violence Services.

Since their inception in October 2012, Jan’s Circle was able to give a $7,000 check to Pathways Center for Grief and Loss for their children’s grief counseling program, which is a free resource for the entire community. A $10,000 check was made out to the Lancaster County Domestic Violence Services, which is a Lancaster County Community Action Program. This money will be used to fund outreach and education that teaches children about domestic violence and healthy relationships.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Jacy Good speaks to the students at Cocalico High School March 26. (Photo by Stan Hall)

"My handicaps were caused by a driver who was talking on a cell phone. The other two people in the car were killed. Please, hang up and drive."

That is the sign that Jacy Good wears across her back.

And the other two people were her parents.

In May of 2008, Jacy Good and her parents were traveling back from Allentown after her graduation from Muhlenberg College.

"It was suppose to be the greatest day of my life — graduating from college with all kinds of honors, having my dream job lined up, and the whole world ahead of me — and then in an instant one person’s inattention caused sadness and pain that will last the rest of my life," recalled Good of the fatal car accident that killed both her parents and left her clinging to life.

A 19-year-old driver talking on his cell phone ran a red light. An 18-wheeler swerved to miss him and hit the Good’s car.

By: ALICE HUMMER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Pictured are (left to right) Sergeant Larry Martin and Sergeant Ray Burns. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)

The retirements of Sergeants Larry Martin and Ray Burns, from the East Cocalico Police Department leaves a big void to fill. This sentiment was echoed by their boss, Chief of Police, George Beever.

"It’s been my honor to have served with Ray Burns and Larry Martin for their entire careers. Both of these men are extremely dedicated to the community, on duty or off. They were both extremely vital to the day-to-day operations of the police department, and will be missed. The department will have to find a way to replace their combined 56 years of experience, but I am confident that we will. I know that I speak for everyone in the police department in wishing Ray and Larry nothing but the best in their futures," said Beever.

Sergeant Larry Martin, 50, retired Jan. 5 and uses his veteran detective skills serving in the Lancaster County District Attorney’s office.

Sergeant Ray Burns, 53, retired April 6 and received approval by Cocalico School District Board in February to serve as a substitute paraprofessional and administrative assistant.

By: LUCY RICCOMINI Review Staff, Staff Writer

Edwin Stricker will be remembered for many reasons.

He was the founder of Operation Cookie, a local campaign to send confections to troops overseas during the holidays; the driving force behind the Veterans Friendship Memorial on the grounds of the Holiday Inn in Denver; an honorary member of the Schoeneck Area Veterans Memorial Association; an active member and former president of the Schoeneck Lions; and a former member and volunteer for the Stiegel Lions. But who he was can be summed up in just a few simple words.

“He was such a giving person,” lamented Stricker’s good friend Rich Beiler.

“He did so much for the veterans and community,” he added.

Stricker dedicated much of his life to honoring and recognizing our servicemen after retiring from 20 years of service in the Air Force. In 1983, Stricker founded Operation Cookie and sent more than two tons of cookies, potato chips, candy and pretzels to 1,800 Marines in Beirut, Lebanon. Donations came from local companies who donated products. Residents often baked homemade goods to send. Stricker’s goal was to make Christmas overseas a little easier for the servicemen of our country.