Ephrata Review

THON raises millions for pediatric cancer

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="188" caption="Ephrata graduates Ryan Trella, Caitlin Eckman and Vanessa Fetter were among thousands of Penn State students and supporters who helped raise a grand total of $10,686,924.83 for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital as part of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, held Feb. 17-19. The weekend kicked off with 708 dancers parading through a human tunnel from the Multi-Sports Complex to the Bryce Jordan Center, their home for the weekend. Dancers were motivated by the performance of hourly line dances, visits with Four Diamonds families and mail and packages from friends and family. They were entertained throughout the weekend by a kids' fashion show featuring Four Diamonds children, a pep rally and performances by live bands. (Photos courtesy of Caitlin Eckman)Ephrata graduates Ryan Trella, Caitlin Eckman and Vanessa Fetter were among thousands of Penn State students and supporters who h

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 under News.

Less than 100!

Excitement continues to build toward the Memorial Day opening of the new Ephrata Community Swimming Pool, which is now less than 100 days away. The arrival of the big slide (shown here) at the upper pool raised enthusiasm around town, with residents envisioning the warm days and joys of summer. The Ephrata Review will continue monitoring the progress of the new pool in the coming weeks and count down the days until its debut. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)Excitement continues to build toward the Memorial Day opening of the new Ephrata Community Swimming Pool, which is now less than 100 days away. The arrival of the big slide (shown here) at the upper pool raised enthusiasm around town, with residents envisioning the warm days and joys of summer. The Ephrata Review will continue monitoring the progress of the new pool in the coming weeks and count down the days until its debut. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 under News.

DEI moves forward Downtown group leaving train station and considering office in Sprecher building; planning new visitor’s guide

By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Despite a prolonged and painful national economic slump, Downtown Ephrata Incorporated or DEI continues its attempt to adapt to the times and prove beneficial to the downtown business district.

This is quite the feat considering ever-increasing challenges groups like DEI, throughout the state, face as grant funds and other sources of operating funds have become stretched or dried up altogether. Yet, DEI tries to commit itself to acting as a role model for other organizations.

One such example was a recent decision for DEI to move from its location in the historic Train Station along Main Street. For the time being, the DEI board has decided to operate without a permanent physical address.

DEI’s Executive Director Marsha DiBonaventuro recently discussed the move.

“Like so many other businesses, opportunities to maintain revenues were dwindling, while costs, of course, were moving in

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 under News.

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THON raises millions for pediatric cancer

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DEI moves forward Downtown group leaving train station and considering office in Sprecher building; planning new visitor’s guide