By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Ephrata Township Supervisors continue to be flooded with questions about the storm water management system at the Charity Gardens Development.

For the second time in the past several months, representatives from the development’s homeowners association were present at a board of supervisors meeting seeking any help from the township in compelling the developer, Gene Martin, to give the association $50,000 to be held in a fund especially established for the maintenance and repair of the flood basin.

At the crux of the matter is a controversy over what Martin did or did not already contribute to the fund and what obligation, if any, the township has in resolving the conflict. Residents contend Martin never met the obligation. Township officials hold the point of view that their requirement of Martin establishing the fund was above the call of duty but not something they can enforce.

Through a letter from his attorney, Martin claims the obligation was already met and that he had already paid to make certain repairs to the system prior to the point at which he and his family turned control of the homeowners association over to property owner. Yet, per the requests from the township, he has yet to supply any documentation to support either his contribution or his repair work. Neither Martin nor his representatives have been at any of the township meetings to offer any further information.

By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Ephrata Township Supervisors continue to be flooded with questions about the storm water management system at the Charity Gardens Development.

For the second time in the past several months, representatives from the development’s homeowners association were present at a board of supervisors meeting seeking any help from the township in compelling the developer, Gene Martin, to give the association $50,000 to be held in a fund especially established for the maintenance and repair of the flood basin.

At the crux of the matter is a controversy over what Martin did or did not already contribute to the fund and what obligation, if any, the township has in resolving the conflict. Residents contend Martin never met the obligation. Township officials hold the point of view that their requirement of Martin establishing the fund was above the call of duty but not something they can enforce.

Through a letter from his attorney, Martin claims the obligation was already met and that he had already paid to make certain repairs to the system prior to the point at which he and his family turned control of the homeowners association over to property owner. Yet, per the requests from the township, he has yet to supply any documentation to support either his contribution or his repair work. Neither Martin nor his representatives have been at any of the township meetings to offer any further information.

By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

A letter will soon be going out to parents of Ephrata Area School District students highlighting not only current security measures in place on a daily basis, but new procedures and policies being considered to take safety to another level.

On Monday night at the regular meeting of the Ephrata School Board, assistant superintendent Kimberly Schlemmer pointed out that the only commonality between all cases of school violence is that no one ever thinks it can happen where they live. Nonetheless, she detailed efforts which had already been commonplace through out Ephrata schools, as well as new efforts being taken since the most recent tragedy at Sandy Hook.

Updating members of the school board, Schlemmer was joined by Ephrata’s School Resource Officer (SRO), Pete Sheppard.

Schlemmer made it clear that school safety is the responsibility of every student and employee of the district to assure all possible measures are consistently followed to prevent a number of different hazards. Having and SRO is a huge first step, but Schlemmer pointed out the input and help the district had received from Ephrata Police Chief William Harvey, IU 13, and even the district attorney’s office.

By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

A letter will soon be going out to parents of Ephrata Area School District students highlighting not only current security measures in place on a daily basis, but new procedures and policies being considered to take safety to another level.

On Monday night at the regular meeting of the Ephrata School Board, assistant superintendent Kimberly Schlemmer pointed out that the only commonality between all cases of school violence is that no one ever thinks it can happen where they live. Nonetheless, she detailed efforts which had already been commonplace through out Ephrata schools, as well as new efforts being taken since the most recent tragedy at Sandy Hook.

Updating members of the school board, Schlemmer was joined by Ephrata’s School Resource Officer (SRO), Pete Sheppard.

Schlemmer made it clear that school safety is the responsibility of every student and employee of the district to assure all possible measures are consistently followed to prevent a number of different hazards. Having and SRO is a huge first step, but Schlemmer pointed out the input and help the district had received from Ephrata Police Chief William Harvey, IU 13, and even the district attorney’s office.

Elwood Shiffer

Elwood Shiffer, 92, a lifelong resident of Ephrata, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

Born and raised in Ephrata, he was the youngest son of the late James and Hettie Rebecca (Weaver) Shiffer and was the husband of the late M. Loneta (Andes) Shiffer, "his high school sweetheart," who passed away in 2001. Elwood attended Ephrata High School.

Elwood served in the United States Army during World War II. Elwood was a member of the Infantry Company with the 3rd Infantry Regiment. He served overseas for 12 months in the European Theatre of Operations. After returning home from his tour of duty, Elwood worked for the Ephrata Borough Police Department, where he started out as a patrolman. Then he was encouraged to take a test to become a sergeant. After a few months, he took his civil service test and became a lieutenant. He worked for 17 and half years as Lt. Shiffer, and then acting chief for two and a half years, retiring in March 1976.

He was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren.

Elwood Shiffer

Elwood Shiffer, 92, a lifelong resident of Ephrata, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

Born and raised in Ephrata, he was the youngest son of the late James and Hettie Rebecca (Weaver) Shiffer and was the husband of the late M. Loneta (Andes) Shiffer, "his high school sweetheart," who passed away in 2001. Elwood attended Ephrata High School.

Elwood served in the United States Army during World War II. Elwood was a member of the Infantry Company with the 3rd Infantry Regiment. He served overseas for 12 months in the European Theatre of Operations. After returning home from his tour of duty, Elwood worked for the Ephrata Borough Police Department, where he started out as a patrolman. Then he was encouraged to take a test to become a sergeant. After a few months, he took his civil service test and became a lieutenant. He worked for 17 and half years as Lt. Shiffer, and then acting chief for two and a half years, retiring in March 1976.

He was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren.

Richard Gehman came home from WWII and embraced his girlfriend, Pauline Eberly (circa 1945). They were married on Dec. 31, 1947. Both are from the Denver area. (Submitted by Terry and Joyce Gehman)

Terry and Joyce Gehman were this month’s winners in the "It’s All About You" photo contest.

For the entry showing Richard Gehman embracing his future wife upon his return from war, the Gehmans will receive a $25 gift certificate from Bright’s Restaurant in Ephrata.

Thank you to all who submitted entries this month.

The theme for March’s contest will be "Oh, Those Pets!" Details for submission can be found on page A-6 of this week’s edition.

Richard Gehman came home from WWII and embraced his girlfriend, Pauline Eberly (circa 1945). They were married on Dec. 31, 1947. Both are from the Denver area. (Submitted by Terry and Joyce Gehman)

Terry and Joyce Gehman were this month’s winners in the "It’s All About You" photo contest.

For the entry showing Richard Gehman embracing his future wife upon his return from war, the Gehmans will receive a $25 gift certificate from Bright’s Restaurant in Ephrata.

Thank you to all who submitted entries this month.

The theme for March’s contest will be "Oh, Those Pets!" Details for submission can be found on page A-6 of this week’s edition.

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

Ephrata's Riley Eidemiller (right) puts Noah Townsley of West York on his back during their opening round match at Districts Friday afternoon. Eidemiller went on to post a 10-7 victory. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)

Admittedly, Riley Eidemiller was a bit wide-eyed when he strolled out onto the mat in Hersheypark Arena last Friday afternoon.

Making his first trip to the District Three Meet, either as a competitor or a fan, Eidemiller, had no idea of the atmosphere or the quality level of competition he was about to face.

The Ephrata senior soon learned, and although he held his own and won his first bout, saw his season come to a close with a pair of losses late Friday night.

"It was pretty sweet and a really great experience," Eidemiller said, looking back on his first District experience. "I really didn’t expect it to be like that at all. The competition was pretty tough, that’s for sure."

Eidemiller (29-9), hampered by an ankle injury suffered late in the regular season after missing the last two post-seasons because of ailments, started off the tournament with an impressive 10-7 victory over West York sophomore Noah Townsley.

There will be a Championship Celebration Night for the Ephrata girls basketball team, which recently captured the Section Two title. The celebration will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Gym.

Coaches and players will be on hand for autographs and pictures.