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NOVEMBER 10-16, 2016
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Sixth Annual Tucker’s Toy Run celebrates Life by giving toys
Dozens of motorcyclists cruised into the main parking lot of St. Luke’s University hospital in Fountain Hill on Nov. 5, 2016 as part of the sixth Annual Tucker’s Toy Run to deliver toys to be given to children who will spend the holidays in the hospital. –Photo by Lisa Boehm
Submitted by MARIELLA MILLER Dozens of Lehigh Valley motorcyclists took to the streets around noon on Nov. 5 as the Sixth Annual Tucker’s Toy Run again fulfilled its holiday mission: to bring smiles to children’s faces and to remember a beloved friend. Riders left the parking lot of the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club in Northampton around noon and cruised into the main parking lot at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill just
before 1 p.m. “My friends and colleagues will tell you I am not often speechless, but I have no words to describe our gratitude for the generosity and kindness of the Tucker’s Toy Run riders,” Jennifer Janco, Chief of Pediatrics for St. Luke’s University Health Network, said. “The excitement of the event is something the children never forget.” As they arrived, some riders delivered toys to the pediatric Continued on page 4
Bath Museum is focus of Bath council meeting by KERI LINDENMUTH As the Borough of Bath plans to leave its current municipal building and potentially move to the Thirst Quenchers building on 121-125 S. Walnut St., whether or not the Bath Museum will follow suit was the topic of much of the Borough of Bath council meeting on Monday, November 7. Representatives and volunteers from the museum voiced their
opinions and concerns to councilmembers. However, members of council stressed they have no intention of getting rid of the historical museum. The primary focus right now is “where to put it…[and] at what cost,” said Council President Mark Saginario. The museum, he said, is “an asset to the borough.” However, a discussion must be had as to how exactly the borough
and museum can move forward while also considering the effect on taxpayers and funds. Council stressed that no decision has been made. Instead, they are currently engaged in an open dialogue. Councilwoman Carol BearHeckman broached the idea of the museum sharing space in the new municipal building. The much smaller space would enable the borough to save on utilities.
“[The museum is] a cultural asset. [We] need to hang on to things that are cultural assets… that give us meaning [and] uniqueness,” she said. The museum’s future is one that must be decided by council due to a reversionary clause. It was not and cannot be decided by public vote or referendum.
Rodite suggested bringing different forms of entertainment into the market, including musicians, bands and antique cars to increase the turnout at the Farmers’ Market. The market has previously brought in local bands such as Celtic Adventure to add to the
events, moves which Rodite said “added to the experience.” Other ideas included reaching out to the Northampton Area School District to get students involved in vending and other facets of the market, cross-promoting the Atlas Museum along with the Farmers’ Market and
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Recommendations made for 2017 Farmers’ Market season
By JUSTIN SWEITZER Following a successful 2016 Farmers’ Market season, Community Planner Victor Rodite came before Northampton Borough Council to suggest improvements and recommendations at the council’s first meeting of the month on Nov. 3.
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bringing in certain outside vendors such as food trucks. Councilman Robert McHale said the Farmers’ Market could provide opportunities to get younger members of the community involved, particularly students. “It could be an avenue Continued on page 4
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