Published August 26. 2021 08:53AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
Upper Macungie Township held its annual National Night Out Aug. 3 at Lone Lane Park.
A large crowd was on hand to meet with Upper Macungie police, township firefighters and Cetronia EMS personnel.
Also on hand were members of the Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency, and the Sheriff’s Office.
According to Upper Macungie Township Police Lt. Pete Nickischer, it was an outstanding community event.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Upper Macungie Police K-9 Officer Sgt. Matt Gardner releases K-9 “Bico” to help catch a “perpetrator” played by Patrol Officer David Malischewski during a demonstration at the township's annual National Night Out Aug. 3 at Lone Lane Park.
Upper Macungie Township K-9 “Bico” catches the “perpetrator” played by Patrol Officer David Malischewski.
“Bico” has the goods. Additional photos appear on page A2.
Upper Macungie Township Police Lt. Pete Nickisher describes to Tyler, 3, and James, 6, Andrews of Upper Macungie how to select their favorite “Street Rod”. Parents Craig and Jessica listen in.
Lehigh County Sheriff Joe Hannah met and talked with Nisreen Latefa, Upper Macungie.
Diane Gilroy, president of the board of directors for NAMI-Lehigh Valley, discusses the role of NAMI in educating both the public and elected officials of the need for mental health care in America. Edward Sigamani and son Timothy Edwards of Breinigsville listen to the presentation.
Ready to fly for the United States Air Force are Heidi, 10, and Liesl, 6, Holt, Upper Macungie.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Upper Macungie Police Resource Officer Bill Rohrbach was the target in a dunk tank at the township's National Night Out Aug. 3 at Lone Lane Park. With help from Upper Macungie Patrol Officer Robert Djevharian, Hunter Allen, 5, Kempton was able to “splash” Officer Rohrbach.
