Week In Review: March 21 To March 26

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011

Whiz Kid Jeremy Gipson: Is Pixar In His Future?
He'll be recognized for his talent at Carnegie Hall.

Ballot Challenge Slated In Magisterial District Judge Race
Ronald Clever is challenging petition signatures of candidates Michael Faulkner and Kathleen Palmer.

View Finder: First Day Of Spring At Rita's
Folks flocked to its annual Italian ice promotion.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

Accused Killer Was Angry Over Girlfriend's Pregnancy, Roomate Says
Lower Macungie vet tech and unborn boy shot three times.

Neighbors Say Vet Charged In Killing Was Quiet, Friendly
Home of David Rapoport, accused in death of Lower Macungie vet, has been vacant since police questioned him.

Two DJ Candidates Will Submit Amended Financial Statements
Petition signature challenges by candidate Ronald Clever were withdrawn.

Spring Colors Events Drew Scores Of Students And Families To Parkland 
An afternoon full of fun and activities was aimed at promoting multicultural awareness.

A Roommate Remembers
Better days were full of people and things Jennifer Snyder loved best.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

Rod Troutman Named Parkland's New Assistant Superintendent
He will assume his new duties July 1.

Patrick Birns Named Parkland Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
He replaces veteran coach Chris Bleam, who stepped down in December after 22 years.

An Education In Sugaring And A Few Other Things
There's great value in exploring different regions of our state. Pennsylvania's state parks make that possible.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011

Jaindl Fifth Graders D.A.R.E. To Say No
They pledge for forsake drugs, alcohol and violence

Don't Call Them Extracurriculars
Music, theater and sports are truancy prevention and shouldn't be targeted for cuts.

Bites Nearby: Sunset Grille
Satisfy your craving for Southwestern food in a big way.

House Hunt: For Sale in Lehigh County
Open House this Sunday afternoon at 4 Redclover Lane in Upper Macungie.

Patrick Birns Seeks To Keep Moving Parkland Soccer Program Forward
New Trojans boys soccer coach ready to chart his own course at the helm.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011

Lehigh County Officials Dedicate Digital Forensics Lab At DeSales University
State-of-the-art facility honors the memory of fallen Upper Saucon officer David M. Petzold.

Police: Upper Mac Pair Busted On Criminal Trespass Charges
Robert Joseph, 19, and Michael James Fitch, 20, broke into vacant mobile home in February.

Mack Is Among This Week's Shelter Animals In Need
An array of cats with no names also need good homes.

Is Your Child Struggling In School?
How do you handle it?

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011

The (Single) Parent Guide to E-Filing Your Taxes
Returns are due April 18; where are your deductions?

Tales Of Watching Too Much Home Shopping
Credit cards aren't supposed to smoke from overuse.

The Great Escape: The Bookstore Speakeasy
Travel back to a simpler time.