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OCTOBER 12-18, 2017
Carol A Step Inside the byBearBath Museum Heckman
Louis Kreidler
Speaking of drama, Bath had a native son who became
a famous solo baritone singing with the Metropolitan and the Chicago Civic Opera. The Bath Museum has one of his
50 cents
records from 1906 on which he sings Faust "Even Bravest Heart." The museum also has three photos of him, two of which are of him portraying opera characters. The photo with a hat is autographed "To my friend and pupil Delbert Siegfried." Siegfried, another resident of Bath, donated these items to the museum and was
instrumental in preserving many historic Bath artifacts and raising money for the preservation of the Siegfried cabin on West Main Street. You'll find the most fascinating things at the Bath Museum. The Bath Museum is open free to the public every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Currently it
is located on the second floor of the Bath Municipal Building at Penn and Washington Streets. Mark October 21 on your calendar and come out and visit this local treasure. P.S. The Governor Wolf Historical Society, located just south of Bath, also has their museum open the same date from 1 to 3 p.m.
Northampton first responders Moore Township Recognized by Borough Council Supervisors approve Purchase for new Police vehicle
By KERI LINDENMUTH The Northampton Borough Council took time to praise Northampton’s first responders for their dedication and hard work at the council’s public workshop meeting on Thursday, October 5. It was announced during the meeting that the Northampton Regional Emergency Medical Services was awarded recognition as EMS Agency of the Year (Large Agency Division) by the PA Department of Health and PA Emergency Health Services Council. “We are blessed to have this ambulance service based in the borough,” said Councilwoman Judy Kutzler. “[They are] three to five minutes away from any home or business.” “It is good to know that when people are having a worse time, they [the EMS] are the ones serving above and beyond,” agreed Councilman Tony Pristash.
The recognition for the EMS is fitting, said Councilman Anthony Lopsonzski, Sr. He explained that the EMS saved his life twice. He was even the first patient the EMS had in 1966.
----------------------We have a fire department…that [is] second to none in the state.” Judy Kutzler -----------------------
The EMS was not the only group of first responders recognized, however. Council praised the police department under new police chief, Chief Bryan Kadingo. Council especially appreciates the new bicycle patrols Chief Kadingo has put into place. “I think all you have to do is look at them [the police department],” says Lopsonzski, Sr.
“When you look at a situation and you see people running away, who do you see running to?” Finally, the Northampton Fire Department was also recognized with a Golden Deed Award, presented by the Northampton Exchange Club. Councilman Kenneth Hall, the Northampton Fire Department's fire police captain, accepted the award. “We have a fire department… that [is] second to none in the state,” said Kutzler. She said she personally knows what it is like to watch your home burn and not know if people will come to help. She praised the fire department for their constant training, their fast response, and their work in the community. However, she said they need help. A majority of the volunteers on the fire department are between 50 and 70 years old, she said. More volunteers are needed. Continued on page 2
By JUSTIN SWEITZER Supervisors in Moore Township approved funds to purchase a new police vehicle at their Oct. 3 meeting, as the township’s force looks to move on from a current vehicle suffering from mechanical problems. The Board of Supervisors motioned to purchase a 2017 Ford Explorer for $47,000 to replace the police force’s 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. The Crown Victoria has a catalytic converter problem, as well as an engine miss, according to Supervisor Richard Gable. Gable suggested the board move forward with the purchase because the township already had money for the vehicle in the budget.
“We need to do it. The money is in the budget,” he said. The purchase will be from Kovatch Ford Dealership of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. “Those Ford Explorers have turned out to be a pretty reliable vehicle, especially the new version,” Supervisors Chairman David Tashner said. “So I think that’s the way to go.” The rest of the board ultimately Continued on page 3
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