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Northampton Fire Dept. Hosts summer camp
Northampton Fire Department’s first ever summer camp concluded last week with 17 participating cadets. Cadets were introduced to the fire service and the life of a volunteer. Activities included fire extinguisher training, fire hose advancements, rescue tool operations and deployment of their own home escape plan. They were taught what fire is and how to prevent fires, and basic first aid like Stop The Bleed. The fire department plans to host camp next year.
East Allen Supervisors vote To change EMS provider to Northampton Regional EMS By KERI LINDENMUTH During their July 12 meeting, the East Allen Township Board of Supervisors voted to change the township’s emergency medical services (EMS) provider from the East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Northamp-
ton Regional Emergency Medical Services. All supervisors voted in favor of the decision, except Supervisor Mark Schwartz, who abstained, ending a 44-year partnership. The decision comes after several months of discussions and
meetings between Supervisors and the EATVAC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approached the township in January with concerns that the organization would be unable to Continued on page 5
Baker Ben’s Bakery Soft opening is A scrumptious Sensation
Ben Steitz, owner of Baker Ben’s Bakery By SAVANNAH BROWN Baker Ben’s Bakery held a soft opening on Saturday, July 15 and customers lined the parking lot in anticipation of Lehigh Township’s newest must-try tasty treats. Owner Ben Steitz is a Whitehall Township resident who got into baking at the age of 14 when his neighbor, who has been a “second mom” to Steitz, began teaching him how to make homemade pierogies, and he was instantly hooked. From that point on, Steitz began dreaming of opening his own bakery one day, and at the young age of 25, he has finally brought
those dreams to life. Leading up to the bakery’s soft opening, Steitz faced some minor setbacks, but since he signed the lease for his bakery in March, he has been determined to get up and running. The unit in the building Steitz Continued on page 4
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