By: GARY P. KLINGER Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

District Judge Dan Garrett was on hand at the Aug. 17 supervisors meeting to swear in newly hired Warwick Township Police Chief David Steffen.

Steffen, who began his new job Monday, Aug. 15, was supported by friends and family as he stood to take the oath of office. He was recently hired following the unanimous vote of township supervisors.

In an interview with Chief Steffen it was readily clear that the fit between the township and its new chief is solid. He most recently worked for the Northern York County Regional Police Department, spending the past 11 years as commander of the criminal investigations unit. In addition, he has garnered supervisory experience overseeing officers in a patrol capacity and management of civilian staff. But Steffen also brings administrative strengths to his new role with a background in records management and policy development.

"I have in my career path been very fortunate," said Steffen. "I have always had an organization that was supportive of change, growth and development of the careers of the officers that they employed. These characteristics were instilled in me and my co-workers. In addition, I was provided the freedom and guidance to do new things, to explore and employ better ways to accomplish our mission. I understand and have thrived in the delivery of police services in a dynamic and high demand environment."

A unique feature of the Warwick School Board is its committee structure. Four standing committees — education, student activities, building and property, and finance and legal — meet monthly to focus on specific areas of concern to our schools.

Each of the committees is comprised of board members, school administrators, teachers and community members. This composition allows for diverse thinking and broad-ranging discussion. Although committee meetings are not decision-making sessions, recommendations made by the committees provide a basis for school board consideration and action.

Warwick School District is currently seeking community candidates to fill several openings that exist on the following district board committees:

? The Building and Property Committee meets on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. and deals with all areas of the maintenance, construction and renovation of district buildings and grounds.

? The Education Committee meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. and deals with areas of curriculum, grade reporting and various educational program requirements for students in the classroom.

? The Finance and Legal Committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and deals with all financial planning, budgeting, taxing and legal matters related to the school district.

By: STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff, Staff Writer

The ongoing debate over TV and Internet service in Newport Commons will continue in Lancaster County court next Monday.

Blue Ridge Communications, the current cable provider for residents in the Warwick Township apartment complex, confirmed the Aug. 29, 2 p.m. hearing. Those who want to testify should show up at the courthouse in Lancaster at 1:45 p.m.

"Apparently, things have taken kind of a challenging turn, and we’re definitely going to have to go to court," said a Blue Ridge representative Tuesday.

Two weeks ago, the Record Express reported that residents of the complex were upset because management was forcing them to switch their TV and Internet service from Blue Ridge to Windstream (formerly D&E) starting Sept. 6, which would cause them to lose some programming, including daily Philadelphia Phillies coverage on Comcast Sportsnet.

Mike Glass, owner of the development, said that’s not the case. On Tuesday, he told the Record Express that residents will have a choice, and he’s disappointed that the problem has reached this point.

"Blue Ridge has chosen to take an extremely aggressive approach to resolving this matter," said Glass, "and it has been counterproductive and not appreciated."

By: JESSICA ROSE SPANGLER Record Express Staff, Staff Writer

Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, people from North Carolina to New York felt the effects of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit northwest of Richmond, Va.

Early reports say that the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were among the areas evacuated. All memorials and monuments on the National Mall were evacuated and closed as well.

Weather.com reported "the U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was half a mile deep. Shaking was felt… all over the East Coast… There were no immediate reports of injuries. It was centered near Louisa, Va., which is northwest of Richmond and south of Washington. In New York, the 26-story federal courthouse in lower Manhattan began swaying and hundreds of people were seen leaving the building."

"A ‘considerable amount’ of water from a water pipe has flooded two corridors of the Pentagon, according to an announcement in the building. The National Cathedral in Washington is damaged. And Dominion Generation, which operates the North Anna nuclear power station in central Virginia a few miles from the epicenter of the earthquake, is trying to reach operational staff at the plant, according to a company spokesman. Landlines to the plant appear to be down," reported CNN.com.

The Manheim Central golfers recorded a second straight 1-5 finish in a Section Two match at Tanglewood Golf Course in Quarryville.

The Barons (2-10), however, were just four strokes away from a .500 finish with their team score of 346. That was just one behind fifth-place Ephrata (345) and three in back of Lampeter-Strasburg (343).

The host Golden Mules, while posting three of the top five scores, took top honors with 320, followed by Garden Spot (333) and Cocalico (334).

The Barons were led by Eli Perron’s 83, who finished tied for eighth overall while lowering his score by nine strokes from the team’s opening match. Alastair also showed improvement while firing an 85, then Ben Hollinger was next with an 88, and Haley Goodling’s 90 completed the top four.

Garden Spot’s Aaron Fricke led all golfers by posting a 74.

In other action, Drew Baker carded a team-best 79 and the Warwick golfers started the season with a 2-4 finish in a Section One match at Crossgates last Thursday morning.

With their team score of 350, the Warriors placed three strokes ahead of Penn Manor (353) for fifth place. Elizabethtown took seventh place with a round of 386.

Photos by Preston Whitcraft
The lead runners in last Saturday's 16th FreshBurst Five-Miler break away from the starting line in front of Johnson & Johnson on Lincoln Road.Photos by Preston Whitcraft
The lead runners in last Saturday's 16th FreshBurst Five-Miler break away from the starting line in front of Johnson & Johnson on Lincoln Road.

After a one-year hiatus, the FreshBurst Five-Mile Run and 5-K Walk made a triumphant return to Lititz last Saturday, Aug. 20 at Johnson & Johnson.

There were 321 finishers in the five-miler and another 68 in the 5K walk in the 16th edition of this popular event.

Exton 29-year-old Darryl Brown set a sizzling mile pace of 5:04 on his way to capturing top honors in the men’s division with a winning time of 25:22. That was 50 seconds better than Ephrata’s Nicholas Mousetis, who finished runner-up in 26:12. Lititz’s Daryl Weaver was third in 26:22.

Lynn Knothe, a 34-year-old from Wilmington, Del., took home the women’s championship, as she crossed the finish line in a strong time of 33:07. Lititz’s Melanie Craver finished second in the women’s race in 33:53.

The complete list of finishers from this year’s race is as follows:

A group of Josh Montpetit's family members are pictured at the registration table prior to last year's 'Miles in Memory of Josh' bike ride event at the Mt. Gretna bike trail.A group of Josh Montpetit's family members are pictured at the registration table prior to last year's 'Miles in Memory of Josh' bike ride event at the Mt. Gretna bike trail.

The "Miles in Memory of Josh" Bike Ride has become an annual tradition for many people over the past decade.

That will continue this Sunday, Aug. 28 (rain or shine) with the 10th annual event slated for the bike trail in Mt. Gretna. The ride check-in and sponsorship hand-in will be held from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with the ride beginning at 1 p.m.

"This year marks the 10th year of the Miles in Memory of Josh event and we are very happy and proud to be able to continue the annual tradition while keeping the memory of Josh alive," said Krista Jenkins, event coordinator and Josh’s aunt.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor, Staff Writer

Lititz Record file photo
Greta Weidemoyer, a Second-Team All-Star selection in Section One last year, will be a key player at middle hitter for Warwick this fall.Lititz Record file photo
Greta Weidemoyer, a Second-Team All-Star selection in Section One last year, will be a key player at middle hitter for Warwick this fall.

The Warwick girls volleyball team had a nice streak going up until last year.

For the first five years that Jen Wanner took over as the Lady Warriors’ head coach, they had qualified for the playoffs.

Unfortunately, that run ended in 2010 when the Warwick girls finished fourth in the Section One standings with a 4-6 record.

One year later, that is a source of motivation as they begin preparations for the new season.

Terry L. Weaver

Terry L. Weaver, 51, of Lititz, died as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.

He was the husband of Sharon K. (Rosa) Weaver. Terry was born in Reinholds on Oct. 9, 1959.

He was employed as an E B operator at Timet in Morgantown.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his daughter: Sarah L., wife of Justin R. Shelton, of Lancaster; two sons: Jesse A. Weaver, husband of Tonya K. (Stoltzfus) Weaver, of Akron; and Matthew L. Weaver, husband of Jennifer (Frame) Weaver, of Ephrata; three grandchildren: Savannah, Daniel and Victoria; his mother: Ruth (Fisher) Schicher; and step-father: Kenny Schicher.

Also surviving are three brothers: Barry Weaver, husband of Betty Weaver, of Reamstown; Ray Weaver, of Reinholds; and Jan Weaver, of Kissimmee, Fla.

Terry was preceded in death by his father: Harvey Weaver.

Funeral services were held at First Church, Ephrata, on Aug. 20, with the Rev. Walter Carter officiating. Interment took place in Memory Gardens, East Cocalico Township.

Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata. To offer condolences, visit

Allison M. Walsh and Alexandria M. Walsh

Allison Marie Walsh, 21, of Manheim, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at the Hershey Medical Center with her infant daughter, Alexandria Marie Walsh.

Born in Lebanon, Allison was the daughter of Thomas J., husband of Kathryn Walsh, of Manheim, and Sharon M., wife of Lee R. Bashore, of Swedesboro, N.J.

Allison worked for School Specialty of Mount Joy. Previously, she was employed at the Sheetz convenience store in Lititz.

A graduate from the Manheim Central High School in 2008, she was an honor roll student and was involved with the Baron Stage. She was a student at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), working toward a degree in medical technology, and she previously attended Edinboro University.

She enjoyed fishing, computers, travel, photography, going to the beach and loved all animals.

Surviving in addition to her parents are four sisters: Mallory Ishman, Megan Walsh, Kelsey Ishman and Stacey Walsh, all of Manheim; a niece: Makenzie; a nephew: Landon; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim, on Aug. 20, with Pastor James W. Roth officiating. Interment took place in Penryn Cemetery, Penn Township.