A JOB WELL DONE!

   TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH., 2020
           A JOB WELL DONE!

    Bill Goldsworthy, Executive Director
of the Red Cross in northeastern
Pennsylvania, brought a surprise guest
with him when he joined me to record
a program for Electric City Television
Monday.
    The guest, Michele Baehr, is Bill's
replacement!
     I don't get much of a chance to break
news stories anymore. But this is a big
one!
    Bill's role with the Red Cross is just
the latest in a long line of public service
efforts in which he's been involved. He's
from West Pittston where he served as
Mayor for 15 years. He signed on with
the fire department there when he was
just 18-years-old and eventually became
its Chief! He was an Eagle Scout himself
and became a Scout Master!
     I first met him, I believe, while
he was wearing his fire chief's helmet
leading his men as they tried to save
someone's home. He's been helping to
save people in one way or another ever
since.
      He's been the kind of public servant
who always returned my calls and made
himself available for interviews whatever
the subject might be.
       Bill will be retiring on April 3rd.
I'd be very surprised if, even in
retirement, he won't be involved in some
for of public service.
        His successor currently directs Red
Cross efforts in the Pocono area and her
chapter will be, in effect, merged with
Bill's as she takes on the Executive
Director's position. She is well qualified
and Bill leaves the organization in good
hands.
        Though I usually use my daily
essay to write of personal comedies or
unusual "holidays' I felt it important
to  tell you about Bill's impending
departure.
        He has been a boon to this
area and he will be missed! Thanks
for all you've done over the years
Bill
         May all your NEWS be good!