http://www.ephratareview.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-2004 Lancaster Newspapers Newspapers webmaster@ephratareview.com 30 http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224543 Would a 500,000 square-foot shopping center create a traffic nightmare along Route 222 in East Cocalico Township?It's a question that 30 residents had for the developers of the center last Wednesday during the Cocalico Commons continuation hearing, though most showed support for the project. http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224541 Andrew Fisher keeps Jasper steady on the dock. The 1-year-old puppy tries to listen, but his eyes are so intensely focused on the toy thrown into the pool, that he squirms in the young boy's arms. After a few seconds of silence, Fisher yells " go!" The Lab takes a running jump and leaps into the 34-f... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224540 Tracy Ruth is a woman with a mission. The Denver resident is creating what she calls "A Child smiled ... A Calendar of Art from the Heart"–a fundraising calendar featuring artwork of children with cancer. Proceeds from sales of the calendars will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma S... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224539 Former Denver Borough Council president Scott Brubaker and his wife Jennifer were among 12 people charged in a sweeping probe of the Capitol's largest public-corruption scandal in 30 years, dubbed " Bonusgate." According to the Friday's New Era: A grand jury concluded that millions of tax payer ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224189 Earl H. Demmy, 87, of Denver, entered into rest on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Lancashire Hall.He and his wife, Patricia A. (Shearer) Demmy, celebrated 20 years of marriage on June 11. His first wife of 45 years, Romaine (Hernley) Demmy, passed away in January of 1986.Born in Brickerville,... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224174 A dozen homeowners who live in a development along Route 222 got quite a shock when they discovered in late June that their tree-line barrier vanished, leaving them with nothing separating their homes from the busy highway.The homeowners in East Cocalico Heights went to the July 2 East Cocalic... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224173 There is a song that Chet Andes feels best describes his nearly 2,000-mile bike ride from Denver, Colo. to Denver, Pa. that raised $10,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation." On The Road Again" reminds Andes of hot weather, peddling up what seemed like endless hills, being pelted with rain, an... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224172 Since taking over the building and development of Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown about two years ago, developer Doug Compher of Terence Douglas Corporation has welcomed 12 new businesses, including his own Village Scoop ice cream parlor, and 20 new homeowners to the community."People wan... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223620 Penn State University Agricultural Greek organizations have raised nearly $400 to help a Lancaster County farm family. Members of Delta Theta Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho, Tau Phi Delta fraternities and Sigma Alpha sorority raised the funds through a Penny War campaign sponsored by AgrAbility for Pe... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223619 The Cocalico School District unanimously adopted its budget on Monday, June 16 bringing the total millage rate to 18.91.The projected expenditures are  $46,247,508 and projected revenues are $44,989,816 for the 2008-09 school year.  The final budget was $63,000 less than the approved... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223618 Have you ever considered how great-grandpa predicted the weather and how he knew when to plant his crops or garden? Before the sophisticated weather instruments of today, weathervanes played an important part in helping great-grandpa make decisions concerning his daily activities.   By st... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223617 Join Chet Andes on Saturday, July 5, starting at 1 p.m. when he rolls in to the Denver Community Park which will complete his 2,000-mile Denver2Denver bike ride to raise funds for cancer research.At the park, 801 Main St., there will be:•Food (pig roast, snacks, cake and donated foo... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223616 Denver2Denver, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting the fight to cure cancer, has sent founder and Cocalico High School graduate Chet Andes on a 2,000 mile bike ride from Denver, Colo. to Denver, Pa.   Recently Chet Andes' family has been greatly impacted by this disease. Andes... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223615 Barbara Virginia (Hornberger) Swartz, died on June 22, 2008, at Masonic Village surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Barbara was born in Stevens, on July 29, 1928, to the late Reuben S. and Susanna (Gehman) Hornberger.Barbara lived her Christi... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223323 Representatives for a developer that hopes to build a new shopping center in East Cocalico Township discussed its plans with members of the Zoning Hearing Board Thursday.Benderson Development Company L.L.C. , based in Florida, plans to build Cocalico Commons on a 57-acre tract of land outside ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223322 To honor and show appreciation for these local veterans of all ages, the Cocalico Senior Association hosted a Veterans Appreciation Night on Friday at Arments Family Restaurant in Adamstown. The evening consisted of a turkey dinner, a rousing repertoire of patriotic music and a display of military m... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223320 Denver2Denver, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting the fight to cure cancer, has sent founder and Cocalico High School graduate Chet Andes on a 2,000 mile bike ride from Denver, Colo. to Denver, Pa. Recently Chet Andes' family has been greatly impacted by this disease. Andes has been tr... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222552 Sometimes a goodwill mission is just as crucial as a special operation. Just ask John Getz, the State Commander of the Pennsylvania VFW.Getz is in charge of more than 124,000 combat veterans in the state, and the former Vietnam veteran understands the complexities of managing a war. He also un... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222547 A group of 42 Lutherans from 11 congregations in the North Lancaster Conference recently returned from a one -week mission to the Gulfport, Mississippi area.The group, organized and led by Rev. Glenn Beard, Jr. traveled to southern Mississippi to assist in recovery and reconstruction efforts i... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222546 The Cocalico School Board approved staffing changes and expenses May 19 that are expected to make the district's six schools more secure.The board approved $30,530 in capital reserve spending, which will largely fund advertising and architectural services needed to get security improvement...