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Moore Township BOS Mattie’s Strudel Haus officially Discuss impact fees and Welcomed to the neighborhood Livestock ordinance By JASON KAMERY The Moore Township Board of Supervisors met at 6 p.m. on April 6 via Zoom to discuss impact fees for development along Route 512, a livestock ordinance and opposition to Governor Wolf ’s police proposal. The Board of Supervisors discussed the process of assessing impact fees on development done along Route 512. Township Solicitor David Backenstoe pondered the question of why the township cannot charge developers fees, whether they’re for commercial development or residential, since what follows is more police and fire protection. “The answer is, your legislator won’t allow it,” said Backenstoe, “The municipality’s planning code only allows you to assess the fees that are authorized, so you have rec fees and things like that associated with developments, but those are the only fees you can charge.” Backenstoe went on to explain that the only area where townships may collect fees for the impact the traffic will have on communities is offsite capital improvement impact fees. Backenstoe explained, “Impact fees are an assessment to a developer to the traffic which they will create. The impact fee is supposed to be used by the township to offset that traffic by improving the road, improving infrastructure, or to use those fees to put up a traffic signal.” Backenstoe said the problem, however, is it is a very involved process, “Before you can have an impact fee ordinance that allows you to assess fees on a developer, which is based on the traffic that is going to be generated by a particular development, you have to go through quite a process and create an impact fee ordinance.” Township Engineer Kevin Horvath explained to the Board of Supervisors that the impact fee is not meant to pay for the increase in traffic generally. “Traffic is going to increase all the time whether you have a development or not,” Horvath said. “The study is going to take into
account how much this traffic is going to increase, whether there is a development or not.” Horvath explained what will be determined is what the development’s impact of the township’s traffic area will have on the roadways. “If you have very little development in these areas, then you are going to have fewer capital improvements that will be triggered by this,” said Horvath. The supervisors’ biggest concern is the possible lack of revenue that the township would gain to offset the study. The Board of Supervisors decided to let Horvath and Backenstoe study the issue more and come back to them in May. Also discussed during the meeting was a livestock ordinance. Backenstoe explained that lately maintaining livestock in the township has become a problem, with goats not being penned up properly and accessing the road, “Which of course, could cause horrible automobile accidents and could hurt the goat or hurt someone driving.” Backenstoe relayed that neighboring townships do not have any regulations in regards to this, being more rural, so he drafted a regulation for consideration. The ordinance would require livestock to be fenced appropriately and housed. Matthew Flower of Scenic Drive voiced a concern that this would interfere with the Right to Farm Act, and police officers would issue citations to farmers due to an animal that would involuntarily escape. “I don’t think the Right to Farm Act includes allowing your livestock to enter onto public roads or your neighbor’s property against their will,” Backenstoe said. “Unless that happens, the police are not going to do anything with someone’s livestock. It would only be on a highway, public highway, involved with an automobile accident, and I just don’t think those are normal farming operations.” Flower expressed the concern for a man who has a 100-acre Continued on page 9
By KERI LINDENMUTH Mattie’s Strudel Haus, owned and operated by Kelly Vlasics, has been making mouths water for years. Now, they have their first official storefront in Bath so residents can pick up their favorite sweet or savory strudel any time of the year. On Tuesday, April 6, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new West Main Street business. Dozens of resi-
dents, business owners, and local officials were present to celebrate this occasion, which has been several years in the making. “I am very proud of Kelly and her persistence,” said Councilwoman Carol Bear-Heckman, who is also a board member on the Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce. “Her business is off to a great start.” Bringing this new business to Bath was not without its struggles. Vlasics had previously attempted
to open her location in Bushkill Township, but the contractor never requested a work permit or submitted the appropriate drawings. Vlasics didn’t give up and found the West Main Street location. However, serious building issues were never disclosed and another contractor failed to follow through on their promises. Then, a vehicle crashed into the front of the business. A little over Continued on page 9
Upper Nazareth Police Department Completes Crisis Intervention Training
Submitted by SGT. MARK HERMAN Chief Cope, Sergeant Herman, and Officer Lukacz recently completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). This 40 hours class is an intensive, expansive look by Law Enforcement at resources provided by Northampton County and additional local agencies. CIT is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to assist Law Enforcement Offi-
cers and other first responders to effectively and safely interact with persons who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The 40-hour certification course is an intensive, expansive look at the issues presented in the six-hour course with the addition of many modules aimed at helping the law enforcement officer understand the County services as well as a number of other areas that will enhance their knowledge and safety in the community.
Learning objectives for the class included understanding the history and beenfits of CIT, recognizing signs and symptoms Continued on page 9
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It struck me recently that I have never written publicly about Collinsonia root. Thinking it over, I may owe you an apology as Collinsonia root is pretty amazing. Let’s talk about why. Collinsonia is an herb also known as stone root. I have heard it referred to as a vascular astringent or constrictor and I will tell you from experience it is. Magically so. The application of this herb is clearly to assist those who suffer perhaps with general vascular concerns. I am not saying so much cardiac vascular type problems, although now that I am speaking about it I
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need to give it more thought. In the meantime, it appears varicose vein issues would be a better consideration for use. I am not saying it would take away varicosities however, because this herb does act to help with vascular tone/ elasticity I think it’s worth consideration. Perhaps taking for the long term would help slow down the progression of varicosities. Much to think about here. The real reason why I put pen to paper on this topic is because I believe Collinsonia root is a must for those who suffer with hemorrhoids whether they are acute or chronic. Again, it’s worth consideration and I feel the need to share that it's a pretty amazing response at times. Recently, I recommended a couple of supplements to a person who was in agony due to hemorrhoids. This fifty something year old female had utilized OTC medications and sitz baths, which helped some. I added Spanish black radish (which is another fantastic supplement in this genre). Yes, we had improvements, yet it still looked like we may have to add medical intervention. Within the past two weeks I decided to add in two Collinsonia root capsules from Standard Process per day. The results were and are pretty remarkable. This person described a feeling of the hemorrhoids being “pulled back Continued on page 7
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Well we were graced with some nice weather amidst all the rain earlier this week, really feeling like spring now. We’re running our photo of the month contest for April and the theme is going to be spring, so if you have any photos that showcase the beauty of spring, send ‘em in! The deadline is April 26. The winner will appear in our April 30 issue. Photos do not need to be from this year either. Photos can be emailed to AskUs@ HomeNewsPA.com...Effective Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults became eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Also on Tuesday, it was announced that the US is seeking to pause the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women developed rare blood clots after getting the vaccine. Yikes...Talk of the Northamp-
ton Pool opening is circulating, but they need lifeguards in order to open, so if you know anyone looking for summer work, they can apply at the borough building...The Northampton Band Programs’s shoe drive is still ongoing, through April 30. If you have new or slightly used shoes you’d like to donate, the three drop-off locations are Ahart’s in Bath and Miller Supply and Newhard’s Pharmacy in Northampton. If you donate shoes, please place them in a bag before donating...Hope Lutheran Church held their last service at Becky’s Drive-In this past Sunday. It was exactly one year ago that they first started congregating at Becky’s to worship. Becky’s Drive-In will have their opening night this Friday, April 16... The lobster food truck was at Birthright Brewing in Nazareth earlier this week, I’ve been meaning to get there but just don’t make it whenever they comeone of these days! I used to get really good lobster roll from a
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Letter to The Editor
To the Editor, For the past seven-plus years, I've had the privilege of representing Moore Township, Chapman, and Bath boroughs on the Northampton Area School District School Board. Unfortunately my vision for the future of NASD is much different than that of the District, and I have decided to resign from the NASD Board. I wish to thank the citizens and voters of Moore, Chapman, and Bath for the confidence you have placed in me as School Director, and I wish the best for you and for NASD. Chuck Longacre Former NASD School Board member
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30th Annual Kite Day In The Park- Saturday, May 1 at Louise W. Moore County Park, Lower Nazareth Township from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kite flying lessons, kite building, kite coloring, raffles, games and more. Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message. Moore Township Community Days- Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Music, fireworks, rides, games, food, beer and vendors. COVID guidelines apply. Nazareth Memorial Day Parade- Monday, May 31 starting at 10 a.m. downtown Nazareth. Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept. Paw Prints on the Canal- Sunday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canal Street Park, Northampton. Rain or shine. Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street Northampton. Merchant and craft vendors, music, adult beverages, food trucks and more. Weekly Food Truck Festival- Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. at Unangst Tree Farm. Live music, fun, food and hayrides.
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Obituaries
Lillian Kessler
Lillian Kessler, 94, of Bath, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA. Born on Nov. 27, 1926, in Summit Hill, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Vena) Passarelli. Lillian was the wife of the late Floyd D. Kessler, with whom she spent 67 years of marriage prior to his death in 2017. She worked as a packer for Binney and Smith Co., Fork's Twp., for 26 years until retiring in 1988. Survivors: She will be missed by her son, Barry G. Kessler; a grandson, Rodney Kessler; and a great-granddaughter, Dylan Kes-
sler. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
Gerald W. Schlegel
Gerald W. Schlegel, 85, formerly of Moore Township, passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Heckman) Schlegel, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2014. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Clarence
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and Helen (Derhammer) Schlegel. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Gerald retired as a trackman from the PBNE Railroad. Prior to that, he was employed for many years by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Gerald was a member of Christ Church of Bath United Church of Christ, and a life member of the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. where he served on the fire police. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors: Gerald is survived by his three sons, Gerald Wayne Schlegel and companion, Elaine, of Bangor, Franklin B. Schlegel and wife, Bernice, of Walnutport, and Michael J. Schlegel and wife, Susan, of Palmerton; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his late wife, Mary Ann, he was predeceased by a stillborn son; a grandson, Edmund “Buddy” Kratzer; five brothers, Elliot Harley, Leon, Walter, Gilbert and Bernard Schlegel; and a sister, Marion “Apple Annie”
Schlegel. Services: A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery at Little Moore, Danielsville.
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On April 10 at 6:40 p.m., CRPD were dispatched to the Lehigh Valley Hotel, located on Gateway Drive in Hanover Township. Security notified the CRPD that 50-year-old Jeffery Sysak paid for a room for April 9. On the afternoon of April 10, he had not yet checked out. The front desk called Sysak,
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who said to charge his credit card for another night. The card was denied. Security went to the room to evict Sysak and no one answered the door or phone. Security and the CRPD made entry into the room. Destyona Humes, 25 of Bethlehem, was found on a bed, unresponsive with agonal breathing. Sysak was found in the bathtub, unresponsive. Police administered two doses of Narcan and CPR to Humes. Sysak woke up and exited the bathtub. Sysak then became unresponsive and police delivered one dose of Narcan to Sysak. EMS arrived on scene and administered two more doses of Narcan to Sysak. Both were transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital Continued on page 9
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Northampton Area School District Summer Bridge Program offered By HOME NEWS STAFF Northampton Area School District will be offering free summer programs for all incoming NASD students K-12 due to inconsistent schedules of instruction over the past year as a result of the pandemic. Free summer programs will focus on the core academic areas of literacy and mathematics. Biology will also be available for high school students. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Face-to-face class sizes will be limited due to NASD’s Health and Safety COVID-19 guidelines. Both face-to-face and full online/virtual options will be available. All classes will be taught by NASD teachers. Three sessions, occurring Monday through Thursday, are being offered to choose from. Session one is June 14 until July 1. Session two is July 6-July 22 and session three is July 26-August 12. Classes will be offered by grade
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of the police force and thanked for his work, especially for leading the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Council also passed a resolution celebrating Lambert Jewelers for their 102 years of business in the borough. In other business, council approved a motion to hire Christina Thomas as Borough Clerk, effective as soon as all necessary background checks and testing is complete. Thomas was also named Assistant Secretary/Treasurer for the borough. The Nazareth Borough Pool will be opening at 75 percent capacity on Saturday, May 29 at noon. An agreement with the Nazareth Blue Eagle Swim Team was also approved. The agreement allows the team to use the pool for a seasonal rental of $8,500; the club will provide instructors and staff for morning swim lessons. Finally, the Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 31 starting at 10 a.m. in the downtown. Council approved the purchase of a plaque honoring those from the Nazareth area who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. It will be unveiled at the Honors Service following the parade and will be permanently displayed on the exterior wall of Council Chambers. The next Nazareth Borough Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. in the borough hall.
Andy’s Corner By ANDY WEAVER Welcome to my monthly report on Nazareth School District athletics and I hope everybody is doing well and staying healthy from COVID. Let's start with a review from fall sports as the field hockey team saw a 7-4-1 season. The football team went 8-0 and had an undefeated season as they won the District XI Championship for the second year in a row, when they beat Parkland. First they beat Pleasant Valley, then got a forfeit win over Stroudsburg due to COVID and then beat Parkland to win the District Championship. The boys soccer team made it to districts but lost and ended the season at 10-1 with a win over Easton, then beat Stroudsburg, but then lost at Emmaus. The girls soccer team also made it to Districts but fell short and ended the season with a 12-1 record with a win at Stroudsburg, then they beat Pocono Mountain East but fell to Parkland in the Championship. The girls tennis team had a pretty good season as they ended with a 6-4 record. Finally, the girls volleyball team saw a 2-9 season, however saw some positive during the season! The 2021 winter sports season started in December but then was halted until January 2. The wrestling team only had one dual Continued on page 9
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PUBLIC NOTICE-LEGAL ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Louis S. Minotti, Jr. Deceased, late of the borough of Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to Rosemarie C. Minotti ℅ John E. Kotsatos, Esquire, 717 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. (4/1-4/15) BIDS WANTED LEHIGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sealed proposals will be received online only via the PennBid Program by the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors, Northampton County until May 6, 2021, for the following contracts. Bidders may bid on one or both of the contracts: Contract 1, Approx 34,674 sq. yards Single seal coat in place on certain roads within Lehigh Twp. Bids will be received until 9:00 a.m. and opened at 9:05 a.m. Contract 2. Approx 27,701 sq. yards in place on certain roads in Lehigh Twp. Bids will be received until 9:30 a.m. and opened at 9:35 a.m. This contract is subject to prevailing wage rates. Bidding documents are available online at no cost at www. PennBid.net
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match this year when they wrestled Northampton at home and won, and then in February they became the Individual Champions once again this year. The boys basketball team had a really good season and made Districts where they beat Whitehall, but then lost to Parkland to end the season 9-8. The girls basketball team made it all the way to the State Semifinal, as they beat Emmaus, then beat Northampton and then beat Parkland in the District Championship and then went on to the State Tournament where they beat Archbishop Caroll and then fell short in the State Semifinal to Spring Ford to see their season come to a close with a 17-2 record. For up to the minute sports news, check out my website at https://nazarethsports.wordpress.com and also on Facebook and on Twitter, where I post scores nightly. Good luck to all the spring sports teams and athletes. In my next report, I will have a spring update and a preview of what is coming up this summer in Nazareth sports.
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dairy farm, and if two cows got out, that they could be looking at a criminal fine. Backenstoe agreed that was a “very legitimate concern.” Backenstoe reassured Flower that the police would not be going out and looking for livestock on public roads and citing people. Rather, they would assess the situation if livestock were in the road, and try to locate the owner and give a warning. However, if the police would have to keep returning, then “they might cite them,” said Backenstoe. The board will vote on the livestock ordinance next month. The American Rescue Plan Act distributed funds directly to municipalities; Moore Township’s first estimate is a little over $900,000, but it’s not a final estimate. Township Manager Nicholas Steiner went to different town hall meetings to understand
what it can be used for. Some examples are assistance to households, small businesses, and non-profits and impacted industries from COVID. The funds can also be used for loss revenue replacement and infrastructure, specifically for water but not roads and bridges, and can also be used for sewers and expanding broadband. The township also passed a resolution to signify the township’s opposition to Governor Wolf ’s proposal for state police. The original proposal subjected municipalities without police departments or agreements with regional police departments that rely solely on state police to pay a fee. The most recent proposal charges those municipalities and municipalities with police departments, and those in agreements with regional police departments would also be subject to the fee. “It would be an additional charge to us if this proposal went into effect,” Steiner said. “The additional charge would be an additional $40,000. So, we are asking our state reps and senators to oppose this.” The Moore Township Board of Supervisors will meet again at 6 p.m. on May 4 at the Recreation Center Pavilion.
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a year later, COVID-19 shut down the world. Despite all of these struggles, Vlasics was able to open in January of this year. It was the dedication of Vlasics and her husband, Tom, that made Tuesday’s celebration even sweeter. Attendees drank local wine and sampled many of Mattie’s sweet and savory strudel flavors, including apple, cherry, cheesesteak, and even taco. “It was love at first bite,” Lauren Bertucci, Manager of Affiliated Chambers, said of her first time trying Mattie’s Strudel Haus. “We could not be more excited.” Vlasics and her husband are already active participants in both the Chamber and the Borough, hosting tastings and even participating in numerous local events. “You have been a champion of the Chamber and a testament to what you are going to bring to the Borough and the Valley,” said Jessica O’Donnell, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers. Bath Mayor Fiorella Mirabito presented Vlasics with a certificate of recognition, highlighting her excellence in renovation of the 100+-year-old building.
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“I am incredibly proud of you,” Mayor Mirabito said to Vlasics. “It was a long road.” Representatives from State Senator Mario Scavello’s office and State Representative Ann Flood’s office were also present to offer recognition. Knowing what Vlasics and the business community has been through during the past year makes this celebration “a little extra special,” said Brian Fenstermaker, on behalf of Senator Scavello. Mattie’s Strudel Haus, said Vlasics, is a family affair, one that has been inspired by her grandmother, Mattie, and her mother, Bonnie. Bonnie was present at the ribbon-cutting. “This is a labor of love,” she said. Mattie was also present, if not in person, in spirit. “Mattie, if you could have met her, you would have known the heart of that woman,” Vlasics told the crowd. “That heart beats in this place….this is a place we can call home… our haus.” And Vlasics had words of advice for every other business owner working hard to make their dream a reality. “Any one of you can do this,” she said. “Just put your head in it, get that goal, and get to it…Live for your dream.”
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of mental illness, hearing personal perspectives on living with mental illness, identifying risk factors for suicide, discussing the basices of the Mental Health Procedures Act and how to initiate a 302, applying communication techniques to maintain first responder and citizen safety when interacting with a person in crisis, verbal deescalation, gambling addictions, veterans’ roundtable and introductory pieces on DP, aging and autism. This class was sponsored by Northampton County Mental Health and the CIT advisory board.
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Muhlenberg by Hanover Township EMS and Bethlehem Township Medics. Police located heroin, crystal methamphetamine, and marijuana in their hotel room. Both persons are charged, via summons, with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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fund sixteen projects for a total of $183,713.00. The grants will be used for operations and capital improvements with a maximum award of $15,000. “The pandemic has shown us the important role non-profit organizations play in both public health and economic development,” says Lamont McClure. “These grants will help support those missions.” Grow NORCO grants are fund-
ed using Northampton County’s share of local table games revenue. To be eligible a non-profit must be located in Northampton County, have under $3 million in gross reOrganization Aspire to Autonomy Inc. Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering, Inc. Blue Valley Farm Show Boys & Girls Club Easton Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton Area Community Center Equi-Librium, Inc. Families First, Inc. Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley Jacobsburg Historical Society Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
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By HOME NEWS STAFF Chief of Police of the Colonial Regional Police Department, Chief Roy Seiple, announced his retirement of a 44-year rewarding career in law enforcement. Chief Seiple’s retirement date is Thursday, April 15. Chief Seiple began his career as a part-time officer with the
Upper Nazareth Township Police Department. After serving in several departments he joined the CRPD upon its inception in 1995. In 2003 upon the retirement of Chief Daniel Spang, he was promoted to Chief and has served in that position since. CRPD began with eight officers stationed in the old elemen-
tary school in Bath. They now have a staffing of 25 officers and are headquartered in a state-ofthe-art police facility in Hanover Township. The Department was the first Regional Police Department in the Commonwealth to achieve accreditation under the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. Chief Seiple stated in a post on Facebook announcing his retirement that he attributes the success of the CRPD to the dedication and perseverance of the men
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and women of the Department throughout the years. Chief Seiple stated, “I would like to offer my thanks to them for making my job easier. I would also like to thank the communities of Lower Nazareth and Hanover Townships. Without their support and foresight, the CRPD would not have been the premier Department it is today.” Chief Seiple went on to say: “I leave the Department in capable hands under the leadership of Chief James DePalma and Deputy Chief Michael Melinsky.
As for me and what the future holds, who knows. As any police officer knows, it was not just a job, it was a way of life. I am thankful to have had an opportunity to serve in such a rewarding career. It was trying at times, but it certainly was always interesting.” We congratulate Chief Seiple on his retirement and thank him for his 44 years of service in law enforcement.
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