Cool. 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. That was my best friends (Drew Gentry) dad that didnt go into work that day. "I went up there on the top of that on the fly section and the people had hand lines down there on the other buildings because there was about a quarter of a block that was burnt up," he said. Rubble to places? Its such a gem, she says. 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. - Pelican Parts Technical BBS, VIDEO: 1984 profile on Auburn basketball coach Sonny Smith, VIDEO: Aubies hot tub harem and other behind-the-scenes highlights from 1987-88, First-class bloodbathThat time Pat Dye maybe made Auburn play two A-Day games, Heres eight minutes of Tiger Walk for the 1990 Florida State game. 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"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.". Some have their own seats. Dale H. Wow, some incredible pictures. Kopper Kettle is located at 1985 Bridgetown Pike. She used to comp their meals, but she cant afford to do that anymore. 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. I was preparing a sermon at FBC and after the boom, felt The Lord saying dont worry about it. With her family in crisis, Morris, a counselor by trade, resigned from her job as a health educator at North Central Family Medical Center in Rock Hill and took charge of the Kettle. Low 66F. For 34 years, the bar gave about $10,000 a year to a scholarship fund for local high school students college education. I work days and he works nights, Laurel said on a recent Wednesday. [] in the late 70s a restaurant in downtown Auburn, AL blew up because of a gas leak. Please read the rules before posting. 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. But some longtime customers arent ready to move on. If those vents werent there or were sealed with something solid, Im pretty sure at least one person would have been dead. I hits close to home, huh? The explosion, which originated in the basement of Waldrop's, also damaged numerous other buildings in downtown Auburn. Failure to report these wages allowed the restaurant to avoid paying FICA taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes, authorities said. So I did it. That was the worst we had. Not sorry they got caught. Most days now, Morris picks him up and brings him to the restaurant, where he spends the morning talking to customers, telling stories, and eating his lunch. I was working at the old Spur station on the corner of Gay and Glenn. The dentist was, and still is, my dentist. Oh, and now we have video.). Hello, Great photos of the Toomers explosion. I get emotional just talking about it, Morris admits. The Lincoln Continental in one of the photoshad just been purchased by Larry Parker. This was only a rumor by the time I got there (79), but I think I bought that smashed up AMC Matador. He threatened to tell the owner, she recalled with a chuckle. Rock and roll bands would play on weekend nights while customers danced. Were not going anywhere, Laurel said. Kopper Kettle, Morristown: See 94 unbiased reviews of Kopper Kettle, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #1 of 5 restaurants in Morristown. "Our tax system requires businesspeople to truthfully report the wages paid to their employees," U.S. Attorney William McSwain said. FEASTERVILLE, PA One of the owners of the Kopper Kettle bar and restaurant in Feasterville has pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges. It is still hard to believe it happened! We hope that you enjoy our free content. And it blew all those mannequins out there on the sidewalk and the street," McCord said. Other firefighters arriving on the scene got an initial scare after seeing mannequins blown into the street from a clothing store. Hear a new featured member each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. on 93.1 WIBC. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I was like, That sounds delicious, she says, laughing. Morris, who says cooking is one of her favorite pastimes, will sometimes whip something up in the kitchen to make a snack for herself, and twice now those snacks have landed on the menu. It is amazing that no one was killed. Its not just the great food or even her Kopper Kettle family that keeps her around, however; theres also her real family to think about. The bar no longer serves food, but the regulars keep coming. Three sides had glass. You have permission to edit this article. The Kopper Kettle Inn is open to serve you on the following holidays, https://www.indianaoriginals.com/listing/kopper-kettle-restaurant-caterer/. Built by Col. The original building is no longer recognizable. I went and viewed the carnage that Sunday Morning. Your email address will not be published. Its her ability to listen, she finally decides. One of Georges early jobs was as a busser at The Open Kitchen on Morehead Street. 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. Thats a loaded one, she says, pausing to think it over. Thanks to God no one was hurt that morning. On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. The Kopper Kettle used to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have a close connection with the customers, Richard Kapala said. I just thought he was getting me too close there. Richard Kapala joked with the two men at the counter, their laughter filling the otherwise empty bar. Funny 1. Dick Kapala, bartender and co-owner of Cappys Copper Kettle, center, with customer and fill-in bartender George Saba of Lowell, left, and Luis Velazquez of Lowell, right. At that time, Auburn was a sleepy little village still on the cusp of the economic boom it would see years later. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Welcome! My family was living in Willow Creek out on Highway 14. Knock my wife out of bed at the BSU on college. I can say that I was rocked by the song and also by the Kopper Kettle.. We will continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute tax fraud with our law enforcement partners.". 1,687 were here. And then theres the St. Patricks Day tradition: Each year, Richard Kapala cooks about 500 pounds of corned beef, and serves it at the bar with cabbage and either rye or Irish soda bread. Not sure why you got downvoted, but despite the food being good the dining room was far from clean. A Greek salad arrives on an oval plate that anyone else would consider a platter. We are a restaurant specializing in American style foods. Soggy potato. "I just heard the explosion," McCord said. 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.. 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. She had a perfectly good career already, as a counselor. The restaurant was closed at the time of the blast, according to a report by ABC News. 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 . Have a blowup of that photo hanging on my wall today. 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. I just thought about it. Our guest tell us this charm is unmatchable even by the most beautiful restaurants in all of Europe! Now the Kapalas hire a DJ to spin tracks on Friday and Saturday nights. While the devastation to downtown Auburn shocking, that no one died or suffered a serious injury from the explosion was the most remarkable thing about that day. It was his (Karols) lifelong dream, Richard Kapala said. Thanks for listening! In 1964, Richard's father, Karol, and a co-owner bought the bar. We have had many discussions about that office, the explosion and the aftermath. Ells have been added, porches attached, stairways built, and patios and gardens laid out. For retired Auburn firefighter Allen McCord, Jan. 15, 1978, began much like any other Sunday morning shift except the air was bitterly cold and carried the scent of natural gas. I remember people showing up at our house with charts and billing statements to give my parents, and other things they found in their yards! And it got up to like 27 degrees that day," he recalls. All rights reserved. The Copper Kettle opened as a bar in the late 1930s. After 55 years of ownership, Richard Kapala and his wife, Laurel, are selling the building and with it, the business. 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 couldnt think of a better reason to settle down. For Morris, its a precious chance to savor her dads company. Eckler and Yost, if convicted, could face up to five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and full restitution to the IRS. 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. It is the fourth-most populous county in Pennsylvania. The destruction was amazing, but it was also amazing to see all of the things from the store that were unbroken. 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. It was a big deal. My first thought was: Someone used too much dynamite on the bank. 4,339 were here. 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. She expected the role to last a year at most. Join over 20,000 Charlotte residents who receive our daily updates. I got up to go to church and had pretty much forgotten about it. They are down to two prospective buyers, both of whom plan to run a bar in the space. My dads dental office was above the Kopper Kettle (Dr. James L. Carroll)! 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. When I got back to the apartment, my roomie came out to the car and said, "Remember that noise this morning?" It BLEW UP!" Michael Tanenbaum "My office will aggressively pursue businesspeople who operate in such an illegal manner," McSwain said. Dick Kapala, bartender and co-owner of Cappys Copper Kettle, left, with customer Daniel Correa of Lowell, right. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/pa/feasterville-trevose/1985-bridgetown-pike/pid_31709455/, https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/bucks-county-bar-and-restaurant-owners-charged-tax-offenses. Eckler faces a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and paying full restitution to the IRS. I was a teenager at the time. He was there on the infamous night in February 1967 when Speros Kokenes, who owned The Open Kitchen with his brother, Steve, was carjacked and murdered in what was believed to be a botched armed robbery. 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. Hes frequented the bar for years, and visits the Kapalas at least four or five days per week. Students were away from their apartments, cars were halted at just the right stoplight, and churchgoers, like Patterson, were just beginning to emerge. Morris takes pride in the large portions. Perhaps it suffered for our sins. Would you be interested in looking at it? You can see our catering and carry out options on our Menu page. The original building is no longer recognizable. "When I came through the intersection there at Gay Street and Mag, I could smell a little natural gas.". Who actually made the catch remains a mystery, Richard Kapala said with a laugh. So I dozed back to sleep! Share with Us. A friend of mine, Richard W. said he had walked down to Toomer's Corner for a paper about 30 minutes before the blast. I-77 was still . 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.. "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. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. For 35 years, the Kopper Kettle has provided customers with a family owned place to enjoy breakfast and lunch,. The Kapalas hosted road races to raise money for the fund. It was owned by John Brooks, Laurel Kapala's great-uncle. The county seat is Doylestown. 2023 Alabama Living Magazine All Rights Reserved | Made with by Dogwood. In addition, we offer catering and carry out! From the shaded walkways, balconies, fountains, and sequestered nooks, the Kopper Kettle Inn has a very distinct charm. This laughing with customers is what the couple says they will miss the most. At breakfast, I remember my mother saying there was a really big Boom ! 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. Join the conversation on our Discord! The Kopper Kettle . We figure its time to retire and move on, Richard Kapala said. Holy crap---a house blew up couple streets over from us! On one occasion about 15 years ago, Laurel cut off a young man who had too much to drink. I usually went with take out, felt less gross. As of the 2020 census, the population was 628,270. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Its an institution.. WOW! When the apartment started getting cold, I got up to find that all of our gas heaters had gone out (I guess the city had cut off all of the gas lines) and the door on the side facing the Kettle had been blown open. I thought my 1 1/2 year old fell out of bed when it blew. "I have to think it was divine intervention that nobody got hurt," said McCord. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Im so thankful Auburn was small and slow back then. I was home from Texas visiting my parents for the weekend. The room was about 20 x 10 feet. Sara Morris, owner and operator of Kopper Kettle. I thought a minute"Yeah?" Sunday morning, I was just beginning to wake up when, >BLAMMO! And those were mine and my sisters dental records that got blown up. (Photo by Ryan Pitkin) A bird's-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. Kopper Kettle in Feasterville is up for sale, plus owners charged with tax evasion Pretty sad news. Hurricane Hugo hit Charlotte hard in 1989 and did serious damage to the restaurants north-facing wall. And had it happened 17 minutes later when everyone was arriving to hear Britt's sermon at Auburn United Methodist Church just down and across the street from the Kopper Kettle, a lot of people probably would have been killed or at least seriously injured because the blast shot shards of 90-year old stained class into the walls like throwing stars. He thought a small plane had crashed into the downtown area. It continues like this throughout the morning, with folks of all ages and races streaming in and out; many of them seem to know each other, all of them know Morris. Sinclair and his wife, Louise, now live in Charlottesville, Va. By the early 1980s, the block was rebuilt and the evidence of the blast was gone. He told me it was. Downtown looked like a war zone. William Taxis Owner/Director at Tuscany Restored Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. He told me later when I asked was the car a total loss. There comes a time in every persons life when they have to grow up and settle down a bit. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. The Kapalas hope to travel with their free time, but plan to visit the bar even after the sale. On Halloween, they would arrive dressed in costume. Get a sneak preview of each months magazine when you sign up! Lifetime Megan's Law Offender Charged In Bensalem: Police, New School Director Takes Oath In Bensalem Township. The event made national news. Photos of smiling customers line a wall behind the DJs booth. My mom drove through the intersection 20-30 minutes prior, on her way to the Baptist Church a block away. Find out what works well at Kopper Kettle from the people who know best. Kopper Kettle Bistro Unclaimed Review Save Share 2 reviews #46 of 51 Restaurants in Beaumont 1518 Four Seasons Cir Beaumont, CA, Beaumont, CA 92223-3100 +1 951-845-3550 Website Open now : 07:00 AM - 7:00 PM See all (5) Enhance this page - Upload photos! Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. McCord worked on top of the ladder truck for about three and a half hours before being relieved. At 8:13 a.m., the Kopper Kettle, a restaurant located in the heart of downtown Auburn, exploded due to a gas leak, taking out several neighboring businesses and shaking the town to its core. Click here. That sounded rather suspect to meuntil someone gave me a book a couple of years ago that had that story in it. People really appreciate it when you listen. When I saw the bricks and wood flying in the air above the buildings at Gay and Magnolia. How no one was hurt or killed is beyond my comprehension. According to other reports, Lt. Tamp McDonald was dispatched in the captain's El Camino to investigate the smell. "The Kopper Kettle explosion was the big event while I was at Auburn. The Copper Kettle opened as a bar in the late 1930s. COVID brought some changes, of course. Downtown looked like a war zone. 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. 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. Thank you for reading! On Sunday morning, January 15, 1978, half a block of businesses on East Magnolia Avenue in downtown Auburn blew the hell up (kapow, boom, war-zone), chief am. Photo #85 is me! He had no idea that I was married to him, she said. Stephen Eckler, 68, of Ivyland, pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of willful failure to pay employment taxes, according to the office of U.S. Attorney William McSwain. Richard and Laurel Kapala both work about seven days per week. "There was a clothing store back there, and there were these mannequins. Low 66F. It was an attorney's office, not a dentist. The blast left more than 70 businesses damaged, and one small town reeling. You could see down into the cellar. "For our federal tax system to work properly, businesses need to accurately report the wages paid to their employees," McSwain said. Compare now on Rent By Owner each comment to let us know of abusive posts. That old 68 Nova shook pretty hard! At least nine copper kettles are tucked throughout the restaurant, as well as copper art, including a hammered version of The Last Supper.. Do you have any stories from that day? (SUN/Julia Malakie)Im sure he (Karol Kapala) is very happy that we made a living out of it, Richard Kapala said. The Kapalas are currently selling the building and business for $850,000. I had just woken up and was sitting on the couch in my apartment at Eagles' West when the whole building moved. In her time running the Kettle, Morris has brought it into the digital age, creating profiles on Google, Yelp, Facebook and, most recently, Instagram. and our house shook like it had been hit by lightening. The familiar greasy spoon that once stood on the corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue did not make a return, but it will forever be remembered by Auburn students and residents. The couple knows most customers by name, or in some cases, their drink orders. Either that or one that was equally trashed. He was there on the infamous night in February 1967 when Speros Kokenes, who owned The Open Kitchen with his brother, Steve, was carjacked and murdered in what was believed to be a botched armed robbery. We went running downtown and were just amazed at the damage at so many businesses. 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. 765-763-6767. There are niches with marble and alabaster statuary, Dresden china, and Chinese chests. He owned the business directly across the street from the explosion. I love this place.. All Rights Reserved, On Sunday, October 28, 2018, Terri Stacy and Mel McMahon. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. "When you ask anyone that was there, the first thing that theyll tell you is it was damn cold. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. Even into her 90s, Brooks and her friends had their own table at the bar. Had glass replaced, frame and hung in new office in Opelika. 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 county is named after the English county of Buckinghamshire, abbreviated. I sat up having heard the tremendous explosion, and went back to bed. I was sleeping late that morning as usual. The Kopper Kettle used to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Theyre heavy-handed in the kitchen, she says, and I like that.. Her mother, Helen Brooks, would often run fashion shows and prize drawings at the bar. The explosion, which originated in the basement of Waldrop's, also damaged numerous other buildings in downtown Auburn. We use our own and third party cookies to allow us to understand how the site is used and to support our marketing campaigns. 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. It felt like a car had crashed into the building under my bedroom window. First the lights flickered. Get our Weekly recap with the latest news, articles and resources. In the picture where the painting is on wall of the tiger, that was my dental office. They were only open for takeout for a few months, then reopened with half the seats taped off. They're still open. A gas leak caused the explosion in January 1978 that destroyed the Kopper Kettle restaurant and several nearby businesses. They hope to finalize the sale this year. The water, it wouldnt freeze immediately, but it was icy because of the water we were using.". Notice the new Lincoln Continental still with dealer tag on it. 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