http://www.ephratareview.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-2004 Lancaster Newspapers Newspapers webmaster@ephratareview.com 30 http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224530 10 YEARS AGOIssue of July 22, 1998Highland's first class ever celebrates 70 years later. The class of 1928 was the first class to graduate from the Highland Avenue School, May 24, 1928.***American Airlines pilot's favorite destination may be a Clay Township goat farm.**... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224161 10 YEARS AGOIssue of July 15, 1998.500With Tom Grater's passing, Ephrata loses one of its best friends. Thomas P. Grater, who touched three generations of Ephrata youth with his leadership and enthusiasm, died Sunday, July 12, at the age of 69, following an illness of six months. A sign ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223614 10 YEARS AGOIssue of July 1, 1998On 5-4 vote, board approves borrowing $4.1 million more. No decision has been made on whether or not an elementary building will be constructed at the middle school property, the Ephrata Area School Board voted 5-4 at a special meeting Monday night to bor... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/223311 10 YEARS AGOIssue of June 24, 1998" State of the hospital' exclusive interview with ECH's president. The former Zinn's Super Thrift grocery store has been converted into the Ephrata Center for Health by Ephrata Community Hospital as one of its " off campus" health facilities.*** http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222973 10 YEARS AGOIssue of June 17, 1998Board ponders borrowing $4 million more for school. Bond climate fuels consideration of new elementary. Ephrata School District indicated that it hopes to take advantage of the current financial climate to not only save money on current bond issues but t... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222542 10 YEARS AGOIssue of June 10, 1998Senior show their colors with gifts to Soistmann. It was an emotional commencement exercise for Ephrata Senior High School last Thursday as the Class of 1998 not only said good-bye to their classmates but also to retiring Superintendent Dr. Theodore L. S... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222133 10 YEARS AGOIssue of June 3, 1998EHS class of 1998, Dr. Soistmann, say farewell Thursday.***Ephrata Review staff wins four state newspaper awards. It was a bit night for The Ephrata Review news staff in State College Saturday night at the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Ass... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221813 10 YEARS AGOIssue of May 27, 1998Drownings of Craig Bowers and Heather Greth at the Mohler Church Road Bridge, ruled accidental following discovery at dam. The drownings occurred at the low head dam at the Cocalico Creek.***The Review General manager retires after 43 years wi... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221408 10 YEARS AGOIssue of May 20, 1998Questions remain after second body is found in creek. The body of 1994 Ephrata School graduate, Craig Bowers, 22, of Ephrata, was found in the Cocalico Creek. The first body, that of Heather Greth was first reported as a homicide. It was later determined ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220993 Akron's Hornberger honored with prestigious " Million Mile' award. Clarence Hornberger was honored by the Postal Service and National Safety Council for the " Million Mile Driving Award." ***You could feel the rumble of everyone's heartbeat along with the sound of the jet engines as 181 fro... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220641 10 YEARS AGOIssue of May 6, 1998Ephrata graduate part of important science discovery. You may have heard about the potential new solar system a team of scientists recently discovered. Michael Ressler was one of the scientists that found the solar system. Ressler scientist at Jet Propulsi... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220319 10 YEARS AGOIssue of April 29, 1998Tennessee group brought in for 'tall order'. Landmark 300 foot TV tower is brought down from lofty perch. Blue Ridge Cable Technologies went about the task of taking down the now but out of service tower from its perch near The Terraces, just off Route ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/219926 10 YEARS AGOIssue of April 22, 1998A report of youth in stormwater drain. Ephrata Borough Police responded to a call that initially came in as a child in the stormwater sewer. The underground search investigation concluded with the police not finding the youth.***Rosati from ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/219550 10 YEARS AGOIssue of April 15, 1998Deb Sheaffer won the Service to Mankind award. If there is something that needs to be done, they say ask a busy person and there is no exception to asking one of the busiest volunteers in Ephrata. Deb Sheaffer won this award for just that reason.*... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/219214 10 YEARS AGOIssue of April 8, 1998New option explored for disruptive pupils. Students labeled as 'Difficult to Serve' growing in number.The numbers are growing dramatically. This problem is not unique rather societal.These children are unwilling to modify their behavior.***Ak... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/218853 10 YEARS AGOIssue of April 1, 1998.500Wilmer Hall of Akron held a special night at the Eicher Arts Center as he presented Akron's past. Hall showed slides depicting New Berlin in 1864 as the Akron band played many years ago to the area around the park before the park was even thought of.... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/218495 10 YEARS AGOIssue of March 25, 1998Science, not history repeats itself at EHS. Ephrata's Science Fair dominance continues. Ephrata High School's two big winners for 1998 were Benjamin Newcomer, and Polly Leonhard.***Playground dream in Akron is about to become a reality. Proj... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/218096 10 YEARS AGOIssue of March 18, 1998Parts of Main Street project may have to wait until next year. Sign issues need to be ironed out with PennDOT. Project has to wait until next year to finish project.***Ephrata grad, Joni Kissinger Martines, does her part to save old NY light... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/217703 10 YEARS AGOIssue of March 11, 1998National expert has a survival message for area's retailers. Dr. Kenneth Stone addresses the issue of " How to survive the arrival of big box stores." ***Think spring and daffodils. Linda's Friendly market on North reading Road in Ephrata is t... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/217313 10 YEARS AGOIssue of March 4, 1998Ephrata Township repeals curfew, to seek an enforceable option. The Ephrata Township Board of Supervisors repealed a 1971 curfew ordinance Tuesday night which township officials called antiquated and unenforceable. The move was taken in the wake of an Al...