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JUNE 6-12, 2019
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Eleventh year of Paw Prints on The Canal sets tails wagging
Steckel House
-Photo by Larry Oberly
Looking by Back Ed Pany Cradle of History
Today, I am visiting the new Bath Museum in the borough’s municipal building. In the past I have written a number of columns on the borough’s history and heritage. Over the years Margie Rehrig, Diane Lager, Evelyn Hartzell, Agnes Melinsky, Carol Bear-Heckman and Blaine Hoffmeister have shared their memories with me. Bath is a small, pleasant borough with a population of 2600. I have referred to Bath as a “Cradle of History.” Their history can be traced back to 1737, 39 years before the Declaration of Independence and before the formation of Northampton County. The early settlers were ScotchIrish who came to America for the same reasons as immigrants
of the present day. Freedom, opportunity, the dream of a new life remain the magnet drawing immigrants to this great country. Some of the first settlers came from the Craig Settlement, which is now part of East Allen Township. The settlement there was in 1727. It is difficult to comprehend the struggles of these colonists. They faced Indian troubles, clearing the land to farm the fertile soil, feed and house their families and face harsh winters. Through perseverance and hard work, they eventually made their new country home. Later businesses were formed, schools and churches were built and a government was organized. They were members of the Presbyterian Church; their first church was probably the first house of worship in Northampton County. In 1737 Bath was a village, Continued on page 5
By KERI LINDENMUTH On Sunday, June 2, Paw Prints on the Canal returned to Northampton’s Canal Street Park for the eleventh year in a row. The annual event has become one that is looked forward to by area residents and their four-legged friends alike. Between 2,000 and 3,000 visitors were expected. They browsed the more than 120 vendors, watched the rescue pet parade, and supported Northampton Police Department’s K9 unit through raffles and food sales. Most of the vendors present were rescue societies and animal shelters who taught visitors about the importance of saving, not shopping. Organizations included the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance, CharWills German Shepard Rescue, the Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue, the French
Bulldog Rescue Network, Fund-A-Bull Bulldog in Rescue, Harness to Hope Northern Breed Rescue, Hunter’s Sanctuary for Paws, Kindred Spirits Animal Rescue, Linda Ann’s Greyhound Rescue, the MaPaw Husky Rescue, Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Jack Rescue, Outcast Rescue, Pocono Greyhound Adoption, Peyton’s Place Animal Rescue, Pawsitively Purrfect, Save a Yorkie Rescue, Pibbles Paws Safe Haven, and Peaceable Kingdom, among others. Other vendors included veterinarians, training services, groomers, kennels, and foster organizations. There were plenty of toys, treats, and even costumes for sale, along with important information on pet Continued on page 5
Northampton beauty Salon holds Cut-AThon for Make A Wish Page 9
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