By: STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Correspondent MELINDA ELMER Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

"I was preparing to go under with the baby."

That was the mindset of a young mother as she sat on the roof of her stranded car, holding her 18-month-old daughter, in raging flood water at the Hammer Creek bridge on Route 322 in Elizabeth Township. She had just watched the deadly current created by Tropical Storm Lee overtake a nearby vehicle.

"When I saw the white car go under and that lady was dead, I knew it was going to happen to us," said Alicia Estabrook, 28, of Lebanon. "I was picturing in my head being under water and not being able to breathe, and I was just hoping the baby wouldn’t go through too much suffering."

Dianne Barron, 62, also of Lebanon, the driver of that white sedan, never had a chance, according to emergency responders.

"It was quickly submerged, before we could organize a rescue," said Daniel Hogan, a volunteer firefighter from Brickerville who was at the scene in the early morning hours of Sept. 8. "Dispatch had her on the telephone. It’s deeply gut-wrenching."

By: STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Correspondent MELINDA ELMER Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

"I was preparing to go under with the baby."

That was the mindset of a young mother as she sat on the roof of her stranded car, holding her 18-month-old daughter, in raging flood water at the Hammer Creek bridge on Route 322 in Elizabeth Township. She had just watched the deadly current created by Tropical Storm Lee overtake a nearby vehicle.

"When I saw the white car go under and that lady was dead, I knew it was going to happen to us," said Alicia Estabrook, 28, of Lebanon. "I was picturing in my head being under water and not being able to breathe, and I was just hoping the baby wouldn’t go through too much suffering."

Dianne Barron, 62, also of Lebanon, the driver of that white sedan, never had a chance, according to emergency responders.

"It was quickly submerged, before we could organize a rescue," said Daniel Hogan, a volunteer firefighter from Brickerville who was at the scene in the early morning hours of Sept. 8. "Dispatch had her on the telephone. It’s deeply gut-wrenching."

By: MICHAEL C. UPTON Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

Warwick grad Allison Fund loves a piano.

Actually, it’s musical theater she loves; it just so happens that Fund is one part of the six-member cast of Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s current show, "I Love a Piano."

The show, running now through Oct. 1, is an homage to the accomplished career of Irving Berlin. The American songwriter wrote hundreds of songs, many still recognizable to younger generations today. Berlin has penned the music for 19 Broadway plays and written the soundtracks for nearly as many Hollywood films, including "White Christmas," "There’s No Business Like Show Business," and a movie based on his first hit "Alexander’s Ragtime Band."

"We have over sixty songs that we’ll sing of his. It’s really cool," said Fund. "It spans the years 1910 through the 1950s."

Fund explained the show follows a single piano as it touches three archetypical couples throughout three stages of life. Fund plays a part of the younger couple. Starting out in the era of the Great Depression, the play flows chronologically through Berlin’s vast catalogue of work into World War II, ending in the 1950s. The show fits all sixty songs into a two hour and 10 minute show by performing several medleys.

By: MICHAEL C. UPTON Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

Warwick grad Allison Fund loves a piano.

Actually, it’s musical theater she loves; it just so happens that Fund is one part of the six-member cast of Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s current show, "I Love a Piano."

The show, running now through Oct. 1, is an homage to the accomplished career of Irving Berlin. The American songwriter wrote hundreds of songs, many still recognizable to younger generations today. Berlin has penned the music for 19 Broadway plays and written the soundtracks for nearly as many Hollywood films, including "White Christmas," "There’s No Business Like Show Business," and a movie based on his first hit "Alexander’s Ragtime Band."

"We have over sixty songs that we’ll sing of his. It’s really cool," said Fund. "It spans the years 1910 through the 1950s."

Fund explained the show follows a single piano as it touches three archetypical couples throughout three stages of life. Fund plays a part of the younger couple. Starting out in the era of the Great Depression, the play flows chronologically through Berlin’s vast catalogue of work into World War II, ending in the 1950s. The show fits all sixty songs into a two hour and 10 minute show by performing several medleys.

Inside Out of the Past looks back at the local news coverage of this infamous day. Page A9.

By: LAURIE KNOWLES CALLANAN Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

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When Anna Cobaugh turned 104 on Aug. 24, she was in good company.

Not only did United Zion Retirement Community — where she lives — throw her a big birthday bash with cake, ice cream and balloons, but she was joined by other centenarians.

"The secret to living to be 104 is eating," said Cobaugh. "I love to eat!"

The spry and lighthearted lady reported that she looks forward to meal time and there isn’t anything at United Zion that she doesn’t like. However, she did admit to having a fondness for sweets, especially her birthday cake, hand-lettered to reflect her status as the oldest resident at the local retirement home.

"Seriously, I’m just lucky," confided Cobaugh. "I didn’t do anything special."

Some may disagree. Even though Cobaugh is confined to a wheelchair, she has a lively spirit and lots of energy. And she has a bit of a reputation as a daredevil.

Back when she turned 101, she celebrated with a Harley Davidson motorcycle ride with her great-nephew.

By: LAURIE KNOWLES CALLANAN Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

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When Anna Cobaugh turned 104 on Aug. 24, she was in good company.

Not only did United Zion Retirement Community — where she lives — throw her a big birthday bash with cake, ice cream and balloons, but she was joined by other centenarians.

"The secret to living to be 104 is eating," said Cobaugh. "I love to eat!"

The spry and lighthearted lady reported that she looks forward to meal time and there isn’t anything at United Zion that she doesn’t like. However, she did admit to having a fondness for sweets, especially her birthday cake, hand-lettered to reflect her status as the oldest resident at the local retirement home.

"Seriously, I’m just lucky," confided Cobaugh. "I didn’t do anything special."

Some may disagree. Even though Cobaugh is confined to a wheelchair, she has a lively spirit and lots of energy. And she has a bit of a reputation as a daredevil.

Back when she turned 101, she celebrated with a Harley Davidson motorcycle ride with her great-nephew.

E. Eugene Witmer

E. Eugene Witmer, 76, of Lititz, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster after a brief illness.

Born in Ephrata Township, he was the son of the late Aaron and Martha (Wenger) Witmer and the husband of Mabel J. (Eberly) Witmer, to whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Eugene was a member of the Reinholds United Zion Church. He was a mason as well as a salesman for Nolt’s Auto Parts. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a car enthusiast and also enjoyed hunting.

In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by his three children: Darrel, husband of Brenda (Bowman) Witmer, of Denver; Brian, husband of Irene (Martin) Witmer, of Ephrata; Karen, wife of Jim Huber, of Akron; four grandchildren; and a sister in law: Esther (Boll) Witmer.

Eugene was preceded in death by an infant sister: Ruth Ann; and a brother: Lester Witmer.

Funeral services will be held Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, with Pastor Leon Eberly officiating. Interment will follow in the Mellinger’s Union Cemetery, Schoeneck.

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Witman, 92, formerly of Manheim, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 8, at Moravian Manor in Lititz.

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Edna Fisher Witman.

Betty worked as a secretary for the Jacob H. Ruhl Insurance Company, Manheim. Previously, she was employed as a bookkeeper and secretary for the former Milton Fabrics and William H. Noggles Company, both of Manheim. She was a 1937 graduate of Manheim High School.

Betty was an active and faithful member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Manheim, where she was a member of the Kappa-Nu Sunday School class, women’s fellowship, choir member in her early years and was a Sunday school teacher. She volunteered for the Nearly-Nu Thrift Shop, Manheim, and Meals on Wheels in the Manheim area. Her memberships included: Stiegel Roses Senior Citizens Group, Manheim, and the Musical Art Society of Lancaster.

Surviving is a niece: Gwen Shireman, of Manheim; a great-niece: Karissa Shireman, of Old Lyme, Conn.; and great-nephews: Kyle Shireman, of Otterbein, N.J.; and Brett Shireman, of Manheim.

Preceding her in death are two sisters: Dorothy Witman and Helen Sangrey; and a niece: Nancy Bates Heisey.

Terry L. Shuey

Terry Lee Shuey, 64, of Lititz, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy.

He was born in Lebanon to the late Alvin and Christine Rudolph Shuey.

He graduated from the former South Lebanon High School and then served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam as a heavy vehicle driver. Terry drove truck for Tri-State Trailer Sales Inc. in Lancaster. He enjoyed model trains and building and flying radio controlled airplanes.

Surviving Terry are his companion: Christine Baxter, of Lititz; and his half-brother: Dale R., husband of Elizabeth Shuey, of Greer, S.C.

Funeral services will be held on Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. The Rev. Robert D. Kettering will officiate. A procession will depart from the funeral home on Friday at 11:15 a.m. to arrive at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery for the 12:30 p.m. interment with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602; or to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.