Carrie Wanke, a long-time teacher at Columbia Ridge Elementary, speaks alongside Ephrata School District Superintendent Tim Payne before she cuts the custom-made “ribbon” at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the campus. The Ephrata School District is celebrating the completion of renovations to the building which modernized it and improved a variety of aspects to the facility, including improved security, a remodeled gym, classroom upgrades and a revved-up cafeteria.

October 4, 2023