Week in Review: Feb. 5 to Feb. 12

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Upper Mac Zoning Permits Rise for a Specific Reason
Residents and developers hustled to avoid new Uniform Construction Code sprinkler requirements.

Upper Mac Apartment Fire Causes $12,000 in Damage
Officials say the building's sprinkler system contained the blaze.

Exchange Club Swaps Volunteerism for Gratitude
Western Lehigh organization needs more members to keep going strong.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Orefield's Gress Mountain Ranch Assists Animals and People
Bonds are quickly formed and utilized as a means of counseling.

Seventh Grader Wins Springhouse Spelling Bee
The winning word was "philologist.".

Families Get Fit at Jaindl Elementary School
Youngsters were on the move, learning ways to stay fit and eat healthy.

View Finder: Cub Scouts Race Cars at Pinewood Derby 
The top five finishers of Pack 1600 will race again next month.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Coming to Your Neighborhood: Property Reassessment
Starting in March, vans with video cameras will be filming every home and business in Lehigh County.

Percy Dougherty, Home From the Revolution
Lehigh County commissioner and his wife made it back safely from Egypt.

Program Aims To Help Parents Recognize Teens' Drug Use
A presentation at Springhouse Middle School was aimed at stemming teen drug abuse.

Adriana Facchiano: Student Ambassador
Each week, Upper Macungie Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Couple Tell Harrowing Tale of Explosion
Bill and Dotty Yanett are seeking refuge at a South Whitehall hotel.

Allentown Blast and Fire Claimed 5 Lives Including 4-Month-Old Boy
Crews had to dig through reinforced concrete to shut off 12-inch gas main that fueled fire for hours.

Bites Nearby: Start a New Valentine's Tradition at Florence Italian Grille
Breinigsville restaurant offers laid-back atmosphere and an extensive menu.

House Hunt: For Sale in Lehigh County
Featured homes for sale in Upper Macungie, South Whitehall, Lower Macungie, Emmaus, Salisbury and Upper Saucon.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011

10 Places to go Dancing in the Lehigh Valley
Kick up your heels, let loose, and celebrate the weekend by cutting a rug -- whatever style you prefer.

Recent Grads Keep Fishing In Hopes of Landing a Rewarding Job.
But the waters are choppy and young people wonder if college has become an unaffordable rite of passage.

Free-Range or Helicopter...What Kind of Parent Are You?
Parenting styles can also mean new family friends as children grow older.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Everything Breaks The Right Way for Parkland Girls Hoopsters
Their win over Whitehall combined with Nazareth's victory against Northampton earns Lady Trojans an LVC tourney berth.

Surviving Valentine's Day
For most Moms, the holiday holds much meaning and we don't make it easy on our guys.

Food for Romance
Is it a myth or mystery?

Evaluations Set for South Parkland Youth Association Baseball Leagues
Coaches are needed at most levels. Plus, Parkland H.S. coaches will hold a Feb. 26 baseball clinic for players in grades 3 through 7.