800 Newtown-Richboro Road Richboro, PA ROBERT YOST OBITUARY Robert Yost, co-owner and operator of the Kopper Kettle in Feasterville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on. We are a family style dining restaurant, known for our famous pan fried chicken, delicious filet mignon and fresh seafood. Then, everything changed, as a natural gas explosion rocked downtown, destroying Kopper Kettle restaurant, a dentist's office and other businesses by the northwest corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue. "When I came through the intersection there at Gay Street and Mag, I could smell a little natural gas.". Morris admits that, before returning to the restaurant, she got so distracted by her own job and kids that she didnt make enough time for her father. Its great to be a part of their (the customers) history, Laurel Kapala said. They're still open. Some have their own seats. Larry was in his building on the second floor when all this occurred. One of the more fun parts of running a business for Morris has been playing with the menus. Amazing. I-77 was still under construction. Checking back? There were many eerie what if stories about people who easily could have been killed or injured but varied their normal routines that morning for one reason or another. I usually went with take out, felt less gross. He owned the business directly across the street from the explosion. The Kapalas are currently selling the building and business for $850,000. Please read the rules before posting. I was at the corner of Mitcham Ave. and North Gay St. going over the railroad tracks when this happened. Dale H. Wow, some incredible pictures. I can say that I was rocked by the song and also by the Kopper Kettle.. He hung a left on Glenn Avenue and made his way up College Street before turning down Magnolia. I was preparing a sermon at FBC and after the boom, felt The Lord saying dont worry about it. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. In her time running the Kettle, Morris has brought it into the digital age, creating profiles on Google, Yelp, Facebook and, most recently, Instagram. Thanks! But over the years, multiple customers have claimed that they caught the fish and gave it to Cappy. By the Grace of Godnot a life was lost. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. The explosion, which originated in the basement of Waldrop's, also damaged numerous other buildings in downtown Auburn. Some folks came by a day later to collect the records. A birds-eye-view picture of the restaurant and the land around it that was taken in 1971 hangs on the wall near the cash register today, and it shows just how isolated the Kopper Kettle was three residential trailers are all that can be seen nearby. Get our Weekly recap with the latest news, articles and resources. The dentist was, and still is, my dentist. I heard that a dentist had his office on the upper floorthat they found his diploma in his mother's yard, two miles away. Lunch is salads and sandwiches, including Kopper Kettles own version of a Philly cheesesteak, with tender chunks of pot roast under a blanket of melted provolone and a side of au jus. Even into her 90s, Brooks and her friends had their own table at the bar. They renamed it Cappys Copper Kettle, after Karols nickname. A young black girl tells Morris she didnt eat breakfast because shes refusing to eat anything until her mom lets her have pizza, to which Morris responds, Completely understandable.. And it blew all those mannequins out there on the sidewalk and the street," McCord said. Throughout the 70s and 80s, the location served as a wholesome family diner by day and a bar and lounge by night. "For our federal tax system to work properly, businesses need to accurately report the wages paid to their employees," McSwain said. Be Truthful. "Having never been in war or anything like that, I certainly didnt know exactly how to interpret that. The Lincoln Continental in one of the photoshad just been purchased by Larry Parker. An hour later and people would have been going to church. It was just like the movies you see on TV where there is a big explosion, the building rocks and all the windows start moving around, Patterson says. Rod Sinclair at the Episcopal College Center were recently recognized and read into the Congressional Record by Rep. Mike Rogers. Get a sneak preview of each months magazine when you sign up! Its Pronounced Jordan: Time to rebrand the Auburn-Georgia rivalry? I had just woken up and was sitting on the couch in my apartment at Eagles' West when the whole building moved. Not sorry they got caught. The anniversary and a sermon given shortly after the blast by the Rev. Cool. I was just 3 years old when this happened but believe it or not ive got a good memory of it happening because i recall listening to my mom and dad have conversations with their friends about it . Thank you for reading! Spelling copper with a K was Georges idea, Morris says, because theres no C in the Greek alphabet. Its her ability to listen, she finally decides. 40th anniversary: Kopper Kettle explosion still reverberates today, Notice of Public Hearing - 801 Ogletree Road, Auburn Roundup: Arbor Day celebration on tap for Saturday, Auburn Public Library hosting Multilingual Story Time on Saturday, Steve Foote, Auburn's planning director, passes away, Tigers, Trojans close out series with a rare tie game, ACS Board of Education approves elementary rezoning. Im so thankful Auburn was small and slow back then. My family was living in Willow Creek out on Highway 14. It was a big deal. We were all so grateful that there were no fatalities, Patterson says. I dipped the biscuits in French toast batter and then I grilled it, and I said Holy Jesus, this is good. Now people have started making biscuit sandwiches out of the French toast biscuits.. McDonald narrowly avoided getting caught up in the blast as he was behind Auburn First National (now AuburnBank) at the time, said McCord, who sprang into action with other firefighters on duty. The jukebox is gone, and the smoke clouds have long since cleared out, although that took some time. 2 Player of the Year, Lowell boys basketball team tops Malden in Division 1 prelim, High school roundup: Vinny D'Urso, Lowell Catholic blank Haverhill, 1-0, MVC boys basketball: Tewksbury's Ryan Cuvier named Div. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. We learn about the restaurant serving Hoosiers and guests for 91 years, how to keep traditions alive while staying relevant, and thoughts about buying an existing restaurant. "The defendants' practice of paying their employees in cash, concealing this from the IRS, and failing to collect and pay federal employment taxes, undermines the integrity of the federal income tax system and harms those who play by the rules.". Funny 1. But some longtime customers arent ready to move on. They've been there forever. We look forward to making your everyday meal or your special moment extraordinary! Kopper Kettle is located at 1985 Bridgetown Pike. In the 90s, after Morris had her first child, George decided to close for dinner, and today it remains only a breakfast and lunch eatery, with no liquor or beer on the menu. My mom drove through the intersection 20-30 minutes prior, on her way to the Baptist Church a block away. The Kopper Kettle Tavern is located at 1985 Bridgetown Pike in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. "When the time came for me to get up, they had to help me get up because my clothing had a bunch of ice on it," he said. WOW! No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Michael Tanenbaum See the differences between multiple units in the same complex and find the best rates. I hits close to home, huh? And those were mine and my sisters dental records that got blown up. These photos bring back so many memories! It rocked us! It was owned by John Brooks, Laurel Kapalas great-uncle. Hello, Great photos of the Toomers explosion. He thought a small plane had crashed into the downtown area. Not bad for a small bar, Laurel Kapala said. 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We have a close connection with the customers, Richard Kapala said. People really appreciate it when you listen. Specialties: Over 150 Years of History Full of Beautiful Antiques Serving Indiana's Best Chicken, Filet Mignon Seafood Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 8:30 Sunday - 11:30 - 6:30 Established in 1858. And it got up to like 27 degrees that day," he recalls. Still, she does big business on Saturday mornings, when Pineville families come in for breakfast. In the picture where the painting is on wall of the tiger, that was my dental office. Kopper Kettle in Feasterville is up for sale, plus owners charged with tax evasion Pretty sad news. According to prosecutors, Eckler and co-owner Robert Yost did not report $263,340 in cash wages that they paid to dishwashers at the Kopper Kettle from March 2012 through at least September 2016. Rock and roll bands would play on weekend nights while customers danced. Hes frequented the bar for years, and visits the Kapalas at least four or five days per week. Low 66F. 135 W Main St, Morristown, IN 46161 In 1965, Karol passed away from heart disease. This year, the Kapalas will participate in the tradition for the last time. Find Vacation Rentals, Condos, and Resorts in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. It was a miracle that it happened when the damage was to property not people. Who actually made the catch remains a mystery, Richard Kapala said with a laugh. "The chief was there directing the ladder trucks in, directing me in, but I thought he was getting me way too close," he said. Another witness, a Vietnam veteran, said that it was the most devastating aftermath he had witnessed since returning from the war. In 1981, the bar expanded into the space next door. Behind the bar, a red Yuengling sign illuminates a wood-paneled wall with inlaid fish. Low 66F. We were going to the office after church to do a filling on my mother! Karol Cappy Kapala had been a bartender for years, and even had what Richard described as a local following.. The lot was still vacant when I arrived at Auburn, for Fall of 1978. After a couple hours in the restaurant, its clear why Morris never could bring herself to sell it. Y'know that place downtown, the Kopper Kettle? Cappys was busiest in the 1980s, Richard Kapala reminisced. Great pics from Brad. Shes got a whole sheaf of notes in a drawer by the cash register with things her father, now 84, tells her. The Kopper Kettle is the place where one can savor Hoosier fried chicken, broiled prime steaks, and delicious seafood, served by lovely girls in peasant costumes. : Combatting the Rattiest Cities, 9 Things to Do and See in Charlotte: February 2023, A Guide to Charlotte's Top Bar Food Spots: 2023. Your email address will not be published. "I was driving the ladder truck that day, and I jumped in the ladder truck and started out.". Jan. 15, 1978 was a quiet Sunday in downtown Auburn. It felt like a car had crashed into the building under my bedroom window. One of which is about the Kopper Kettle. Students were away from their apartments, cars were halted at just the right stoplight, and churchgoers, like Patterson, were just beginning to emerge. I had slept through the explosion. Richard Kapala joked with the two men at the counter, their laughter filling the otherwise empty bar. The streets were empty as Jim Patterson, an Auburn student, made his way from his apartment on Thach Avenue to St. Dunstans Episcopal Church on nearby Magnolia Avenue to catch the morning worship service. "I thought somebody was beating the door, just messing with me on the bathroom doors.". Our guest tell us this charm is unmatchable even by the most beautiful restaurants in all of Europe! Failure to report these wages allowed the restaurant to avoid paying FICA taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes, authorities said. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. It is still hard to believe it happened! Useful. Saradina Morris didnt plan to spend her life running a small caf surrounded by warehouses and industrial parks outside Pineville. As a result, Eckler and Yost failed to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS, including Social Security tax and Medicare tax, the U.S. Attorney's office said. On Sunday morning, January 15, 1978, several businesses on East Magnolia Ave in downtown Auburn were destroyed in an explosion caused by a natural gas leak beneath the restaurant. Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a112c2e80c212193dd17c68f8a42bb39" );document.getElementById("b526024170").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Kopper Kettle Owner Adapts Through Generational Changes. Photo #85 is me! Welcome to the Bucks County, PA Subreddit! "There was a clothing store back there, and there were these mannequins. The original building is no longer recognizable. 13,909 were here. We use our own and third party cookies to allow us to understand how the site is used and to support our marketing campaigns. !< Auburns 1908 team went undefeated despite losing to professional LSU team, Mustache Guys church pays prankish tribute to its famous youth minister during Sunday service, Well remember too, this season of great joy and hope. Many of the businesses had not opened yet, but there were students living in apartments above those businesses. I thought a tornado was coming through but I didn't see anything outside. Use the 'Report' link on We will continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute tax fraud with our law enforcement partners.". Bucks County is a county located Southeast in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bar has hosted parties and even weddings. Her second creation is for those with a sweeter tooth: French toast biscuits. I got up to go to church and had pretty much forgotten about it. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Then, everything changed, as a natural gas explosion rocked downtown, destroying Kopper Kettle restaurant, a dentist's office and other businesses by the northwest corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue. The windowless home-turned-diner was a popular after-work destination for local farmers and factory workers who would sometimes drink and gamble into the night. The Greek Salad (above) is so massive, it comes on a platter. I was asleep in my bunk bed on the corner of East Glenn & Burton (about two blocks away?) There are several well-documented close calls including then Rev. Welcome! Either that or one that was equally trashed. Award-winning Alabama Living is the official statewide publication of the electric cooperatives in Alabama and the largest magazine of its type in the state, reaching some 400,000 electric cooperative consumers. The Battle of Campaldino was a battle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines on 11 June 1289. Be Nice. "Somebody out there stepped on a nail and it punctured his foot. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. In 1964, Richard's father, Karol, and a co-owner bought the bar. I was in Magnolia Dorm cafeteria for breakfast. I had to park my Patrol Unit on West Magnolia one block away from Gay Street. Thanks for the great pics and the memories. My dads dental office was above the Kopper Kettle (Dr. James L. Carroll)! The Copper Kettle opened as a bar in the late 1930s. Looking back on the 55 years they ran the bar, the Kapalas said they will cherish getting to know new people and making new friends the most. The explosion, which originated in the basement of Waldrop's, also damaged numerous other buildings in downtown Auburn. The owners of the Kopper Kettle Tavern, in Feasterville, are facing federal tax charges after they allegedly failed to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS, prosecutors said. 1,687 were here. For example, theres Rum and Coke Jim, Laurel said. Holy crap---a house blew up couple streets over from us! I lived on W Magnolia at Lambda Chi house. "It was just like, Holy moly. You look there, and theres this whole section of the block thats gone," he said. I thought my 1 1/2 year old fell out of bed when it blew. Hmmm. Sara Morris, owner and operator of Kopper Kettle. All Rights Reserved, On Sunday, October 28, 2018, Terri Stacy and Mel McMahon. Many of her regulars are police officers and firefighters. You can throw whatever you want in there, she tells me as I peruse the menu. . Further investigation revealed windows 1-upstairs, the other downstairs had blown out of my apartment in Woodland Terrace, on Armstrong St. between Thach & Hare Avenues. Keith K. CA, CA. So I did it. That was my best friends (Drew Gentry) dad that didnt go into work that day. Greek immigrants George and Penny Karnesis opened Kopper Kettle on Nations Ford Road in what was then southwest Charlotte in May 1971. That sounded rather suspect to meuntil someone gave me a book a couple of years ago that had that story in it. Mike Moore and I never heard the explosion but coming out we saw the smoke and walked down to see what had happened I remember paper everywhere things like sheets out of receipt pads. I just thought he was getting me too close there. Not sure why you got downvoted, but despite the food being good the dining room was far from clean. I was downtown that morning delivering newspapers about 30 minutes before the explosion. It remains one of Charlottes most famous unsolved murders. Deceptive and after the fact additional costs not disclosed on menu. The information alleges that Eckler and Yost, owners of the Kopper Kettle Bar and Restaurant, located in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, did not report $263,340 in cash wages that they paid to dishwasher employees at the Kopper Kettle Bar and Restaurant during the period March 2012 through at least September 2016. Click here. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. The Kapalas guess that the wall is as old as the bar, possibly dating back to the 1930s. An aviation management student got up in the air and relayed to several of his ROTC friends that it looked like bomb had hit. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. The Nerve is distributed every other Wednesday and includes feature stories, event and music listings, puzzles and more. A short time later, I realized how cold had gotten. 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When her dad, George Karnezis, had a stroke in 2014, she stepped in to run her parents restaurant, Kopper Kettle, until they were back on their feet. Now she can do both. On a regular work day, not Sunday when this happened, I wouldve been at work long before 8:00 AM! Find out what works well at Kopper Kettle from the people who know best. and our house shook like it had been hit by lightening. They hope to finalize the sale this year. According to other reports, Lt. Tamp McDonald was dispatched in the captain's El Camino to investigate the smell. Dick Kapala, bartender and co-owner of Cappys Copper Kettle, left, with customer Daniel Correa of Lowell, right. I love this place.. You just dont move around a whole lot doing that, and I didnt realize my pants had gotten stuck to the sidewalk. Photos of smiling customers line a wall behind the DJs booth. Owners Stephen Eckler, 68, of Ivyland, and Robert Yost, 52, of Southampton, allegedly did not report $263,340 in cash wages to dishwashers between March 2012 and September 2016. Where I am standing is no more than 40 feet from the blast site and you can see the stacks of plates that are unharmed! He sleepily said, "Must be somebody lighting dynamite in the parking lot." At that time, Auburn was a sleepy little village still on the cusp of the economic boom it would see years later. Richard Kapala was discharged from the air force that year, and took over his fathers share of the bar. The Kopper Kettle . Compare now on Rent By Owner Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. When Penny calls during our interview to find out what time Morris will pick up her dad, the conversation is half in Greek, half in English. I got out of bed to look out the window to see. An AU student from the Plainsman took my photograph as I was walking through the intersection at Gay and Magnolia. My first thought was: Someone used too much dynamite on the bank. "My office will aggressively pursue businesspeople who operate in such an illegal manner," McSwain said. Be Proactive. Our paper and website are always free, but if youre feeling kind, you can contribute to our journalism efforts here. The couple knows most customers by name, or in some cases, their drink orders. I just thought about it. One elderly white couple tries to keep up as she explains the restaurants annual celebration of International Jorts Day, which the Kettle staff celebrates on May 24. We serve anything from wings. Lawrence, too, remembers details of the scene, especially the cold. COVID brought some changes, of course. Monday will mark the event's 40th anniversary. For this speech, Patterson will talk about what he witnessed at both the Kopper Kettle explosion in Auburn, and on 9/11 when he worked in Washington D.C. as a diplomat. You could see down into the cellar. Alabama Snapshots: Babys First Christmas, 340 TechnaCenter Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117, Chef and son put a New Orleans spin on classic fare, Electric co-ops benefit from connections in the Legislature. It remains one of Charlotte's most famous unsolved murders. If everyone in the world would stop and listen, she says, it would be a better place.. "The alarms went off in the station," McCord said. Keep it Clean. God Bless and War Eagle! that morning. Auburns was all greasy spoon and stuff. From the shaded walkways, balconies, fountains, and sequestered nooks, the Kopper Kettle Inn has a very distinct charm. William Taxis Owner/Director at Tuscany Restored Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. Everyone in the community really came together that day. Multiple strokes have affected his short-term memory, but his recollections of the restaurants beginnings and Morris childhood are as strong as ever, and she values the time she can spend listening to his stories. I managed a gift shop, the Tiger Lily, next door to Waldrops. Notice the new Lincoln Continental still with dealer tag on it. It was an event that I will always remember. Long ago, the Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant put Morristown on gourmets' list from coast to coast as a stop on Route 52 where a fine meal may be enjoyed in a delightfully restful setting. There comes a time in every persons life when they have to grow up and settle down a bit. The event made national news. For years after the Kopper Kettle explosion, residents celebrated its anniversary, and it still reverberates in memories and stories today. I love this place., Were sitting at a booth near the front door of the original dining room on a rainy Tuesday morning, and throughout our conversation Morris has to pause to ring up customers as they leave, chatting each one up as if theyre family. Did you know that Queen City Nerve is an alternative print publication with distribution locations all over Charlotte and Mecklenburg County? A gas leak caused the explosion in January 1978 that destroyed the Kopper Kettle restaurant and several nearby businesses. Nobody was blown up and nobody was hurt on the fire scene.". He threatened to tell the owner, she recalled with a chuckle. Hear a new featured member each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on 93.1 WIBC. The water, it wouldnt freeze immediately, but it was icy because of the water we were using.". That old 68 Nova shook pretty hard! Then, the two puppies that were with me got up. He had no idea that I was married to him, she said. Theyre heavy-handed in the kitchen, she says, and I like that.. I was the dispatcher for the City of Auburn the morning this occurred. Soggy potato. We'd love to hear eyewitness 2 Player of Year, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds. Your email address will not be published. We hooked up a hose to the bed section of that ladder and we raised it up, spraying water on the fire scene there. I immediately fell to the ground, and when I looked up, there were huge pieces of buildings so far up in the sky, I couldnt believe it, says Patterson. I work days and he works nights, Laurel said on a recent Wednesday. We hope that you enjoy our free content. He told me later when I asked was the car a total loss. Thank you for signing in! Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Larry P. Pelullo, Retired Carpenter with over 30 years Experience, Open Houses Planned In The Bensalem Area: Here Are The Latest 3 Listings, State Sen. Farry Launches Satellite Office Hours In Bucks. They were hooking up hand lines from other sections of the town, different fireplugs.". Can you help us put names to faces? A Greek salad arrives on an oval plate that anyone else would consider a platter. It BLEW UP!" There are niches with marble and alabaster statuary, Dresden china, and Chinese chests. They have the best snapper soup in the region! I was a teenager at the time. He said he told the fire captain he smelled natural gas at the corner and then began getting ready to work that day, putting on his uniform in the bathroom of the fire station at the corner of Magnolia and Ross Street. ..Awesome finds, Jeremy. 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