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Sat, February 4, 2012

	Urbana senior recognized nationally for research David Zhu wasn't expecting much when he submitted his research from a summer internship at Fort Detrick to the national Intel Science Talent Search. more »
	Group credits community for food bank success Every week, Gene Doyon's red truck rolls through Jermae Estates -- a reminder that Thurmont residents are making a difference. more »
	Walkersville High senior hopes to protect and serve Walkersville High School senior Zach Wathen's desire to pursue a career in law enforcement goes hand in hand with his status as a self-described people-person. more »
	Girl Scout spins community events into gold Shannon Prescott's Girl Scout vest has so little space remaining for patches that she has had to stitch some into the inside and pin a few on top of others. more »
	New grants specialist advocates for county Pat Fleet is still new to the job, but she's already looking to bring thousands of dollars into Frederick County. more »
	Arts Council president follows 'a real passion' Susan Stanczyk's job with the family's industrial manufacturing business puts a little of her college arts training to use, but she found a niche in the Frederick Arts Council to fulfill her original career goals. more »
	Military purposes, civilian application Patrick Rockinberg said it may sound unorthodox, but as a child his family settled disputes by putting on boxing gloves and fighting in their front yard. more »
	Professor leads honor society to top spot Frederick Community College's Phi Theta Kappa honor society was a ceremony-only chapter when English professor Ken Kerr took the role as an adviser. more »
	'They had to hire a woman' Former Montgomery County deputy sheriff reflects WALKERSVILLE -- She's no stranger to Frederick County, but not many people know that Maggi Hays once packed a pistol in the line of duty as the first female deputy sheriff in Montgomery County. more »
	Teens raise money to cheer up sick peers Two local Girl Scouts were working on a community service project together when they got the idea. more »
	Dancing champ brings trophy, high-kicks home As her blond curls bounced and a smile crept through the determination on her face, Simone Loysen flicked her feet to the Celtic music drifting from iPod speakers in her home studio. more »
	Retired nurse reflects on life as a caregiver Frances Wilkins believes people today spend too much time with computers and not enough with other people. more »
	Church organist retires after more than 5 decades Kathryn Nicodemus began piano lessons when she was 9. more »
	Restaurant owner begins organization aimed at saving animals, helping the community When the flood of mail following her contribution to a national animal welfare organization became a daily deluge, Eileen Gideon decided it was time to take matters into her own hands. more »
	New marketing director goes to bat for the Frederick fair Baseball historian Mark Zeigler loves the view from his new office. more »
	Teacher hopes to inspire students to become authors David Newhouse believes middle school students can create a book. more »
	Iowa native feels Frederick is ‘her home’ Editor's note: This Slice of Life feature was written by a Hood College journalism student. more »
	Ready to soar: From military family to pilots association PR The days when airline travel meant adults wore their Sunday best and kids got to visit the pilots in the cockpit may be gone, but the images remain vivid for Ben?t Wilson. more »
	When a dream becomes reality Jefferson School counselor turns internship into teaching position Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Frederick woman combines love for dogs, art with her job Blank surfaces and empty spaces at the Frederick shop Two Paws Up should beware; Glenna Campbell might be on her way with a paintbrush. more »
	Court clerk looks back on 40 years on the job For anyone using the records department at the Frederick County Courthouse during the past four decades, Leslie Nuse was often the first face they saw when they walked in the door. more »
	Lawyer moves to bigger firm, but stays in Frederick office Bruce Dean was used to being his own boss. more »
	Mount St. Mary's senior interns at the happiest place on Earth While most Mount St. Mary's University seniors were racking up credit hours, reading thick textbooks and taking exams last semester, 22-year-old Megan Ritchey's life was more like a walk in the park. Literally. more »
	Oakdale junior doubles as coach at Boys & Girls Club Oakdale High School junior Kimmy Van Fleet's schedule is busy with cheerleading, tennis or track practice typically following school on any given day. more »
	Army veteran hits the streets with auxiliary police unit In his career as a volunteer, Robert Heller Jr. has had his car rammed by a van, had someone throw a punch in his direction and had numerous insults lobbed at him. more »
	Life experiences long shaped by dance Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Cancer slows, but does not stop man’s work with Bible translators David Pennington's initial encounter with Wycliffe USA Bible translators in 2005 moved him to become a volunteer with the international organization, which works to translate the Bible into languages from around the world. more »
	Pharmacist fills hometown slot Ryan Baker is looking forward to coming home. more »
	Local Marine realizes childhood ambition by joining the military Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Bernie Callan helped found Tourism Council Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Young man has enough Moxie to move on Chance Bast can stand the heat in the kitchen. more »
	Mother balances jobs to support son Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Mentor to actors teaches 'push yourself every day' Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Sensitivity to chemicals prompts business venture One day in the early 1990s, Diana Kaye walked into her local post office and was un- able to breathe. more »
	Writer creates her own worlds Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Middletown mom doubles as funky fashion lady Balancing a family and a job is not easy, but for Estee Delauter-Burgess, a wonderful family and a flexible schedule are a big help. more »
	Club leader passionate about helping youths Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Frederick woman tries to capture humanity of homeless in photos They might go unheeded by many, but the homeless people just outside Rebecca Cool's backyard and throughout Frederick city are a part of the community. more »
	Flight instructor loves life aloft Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Church leader brings his faith to Colombia At age 68, Bob Buchanan keeps busy. more »
	Board with life: Local man makes hobby into career, business Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Bank employee enjoys lending a helping hand Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	For tennis instructor, game is a passion worth sharing Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Toy store owners inspire creativity Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Unexpected career blossoms Editor's note: Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Shoe repair shop owner continues to have fun at work Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Advocate, mentor's passion is helping others achieve Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	From Navy submarine to Market Street, chef has enjoyed his journey "The day I stepped into college, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life," Richard Ade said. more »
	Mount professor plans for busy retirement Byron Stay thought he would grow up to be a professional trumpet player. more »
	Survival class teacher shares his love of outdoors Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	From NFL cheerleader to Zumba instructor At the age of 30, Heidi Inthavong has done more than many have in a lifetime. more »
	Invention aims to improve golf swing Bob McGinnes combined his love of golf and his inventive nature to create an aid for his colleagues on the links. more »
	Notre Dame grad receives Catholic education award Friends of Catholic Education, Inc. recently honored Michael J. McGowan as this year's recipient of the Father John McElroy Award. more »
	Emmitsburg mayor wants to make a good town better Before he was elected mayor of Emmitsburg, Donald Briggs was known as "Grandpa" or "Coach" to some in the town. more »
	Urbana girl, 5, helps those in need with fundraiser She might be only 5 years old, but Carleigh Stocks is already gaining attention by how she helps those in need. more »
	A career spent reinforcing the 'safety net' Chris Bickle is shredding papers but keeping pleasant memories. more »
	Cyclist earns training certification, brings passion, knowledge to Frederick riders As the Frederick bicycling community grows, so does the need for education. more »
	Criminal justice association appoints local president-elect Melinda Grenier will tell anyone that "working in corrections is not glamorous," but it can be a rewarding career path for those willing to dedicate their lives to keeping communities safe. more »
	TJ student loves the rush of racing When Franklin Heinzmann was five years old, his parents took him to Hagerstown Speedway to show him the tiny track for pint-sized drivers, who raced in miniature cars called quarter midgets. more »
	Making strides toward mobility, artist ditches wheelchair Friends greeted Steven English with hugs and warm welcomes when he recently walked through the door of Olde Towne Tavern on North Market Street. For him, the entry was a feat in itself considering that until recently he had been using a wheelchair. more »
	Woman's rare book find shows more mature side of Dr. Seuss Mary Webber hunts treasure with the eye of a hawk. more »
	Thurmont Leo Club member wins international honor Hannah Barth's laundry list of volunteer experience might suggest the time and discipline of an adult, but the 14-year-old just enjoys helping people. more »
	Counterterrorism specialist turns to humor in new book It might seem difficult for a counterterrorism professional, dealing with threats against the United States, to pen a humorous book, but Noah Waters has done so. more »
	4-H instructor awarded junior faculty distinction Donielle Axline couldn't be happier in the field she works. more »
	Musical gift spreads joy, charity Marlene Young makes Christmas giving a way of life. more »
	Thurmont Senior Center coordinator gets paid in hugs When 27-year-old Shannon Linton moved to Thurmont about a year ago, she did not expect some of her best friends in town would be senior citizens. more »
	Frederick couple dedicated to feeding the needy For Harvey and Marilyn Metcalfe, Thursday nights have been booked for years. more »
	Public relations path leads to marketing The Trinity School To say Cynthia Piazza loves her job is an understatement. more »
	Thurmont resident looks back on years of contributions Calvin Sayler would prefer that his many contributions to his hometown be kept quiet. more »
	Couple's collection of tractors large and small 'just enjoyable' Daniel and Pat Herbst's tractors are not just stored in their shed. They can also be found in the living room and foyer of their Frederick home. more »
	For the love of music, playing on Love of music and of children keeps Cindy Kindl playing. more »
	Retiring court clerk expects to remain active in prison ministry For Carrie Dillard, managing the daily affairs of Frederick County's District Court and its 22 employees as county clerk has been a matter of leading by example. more »
	Local doctor lauded for work on hepatitis B Like high blood pressure, hepatitis B, a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, is a condition physicians refer to as a silent killer, according to Dr. Chan-Hing Ma Ho. more »
	O’Malley appoints student from Frederick to Education Commission Stephan Jordan of Frederick was appointed Oct. 21 by Gov. Martin O’Malley to serve as the student representative on the Maryland Higher Education Commission. more »
	Women launch efforts to help those in need Dana Deyton and Shelly Brown have instilled in their children that there are those less fortunate in the world. more »
	Pumpkin carving, the modern way Local man to show technique on 'Fox and Friends' Rob Carpenter is used to handling power tools. more »
	Former county budget officer 'balances out' Mike Gastley usually goes on vacation in October, when there's a lull in the budget and finance cycle. more »
	Mount Pleasant girl, 8, spurs successful book donation drive Arwen Creswell of Mount Pleasant is showing an early knack for charity work after the 8-year-old orchestrated the collection of more than 2,000 books for Save the Children in Berea, Ky. more »
	Rose Hill Manor museum director works to preserve a unique history Kari Saavedra spent the last few days packing up her workplace, but she has no plans to leave the Rose Hill Manor Park & Children's Museum anytime soon. more »
	Family shares Christian message with passers-by A privately owned signboard at Maple Homestead in Frederick shares a Christian message to passers-by and stands despite intolerance. more »
	Frederick man was among first to join Peace Corps Among the veteran volunteers who attended a Peace Corps gala Sept. 21 in Washington as part of the corps' 50th anniversary celebration was retired schoolteacher John Rusk. more »
	Distance no trouble for Subaru mechanic Technology may be everywhere, but can the Internet be used to fix a car that's hundreds of miles away? more »
	Veteran officer giving back through fitness When a police officer or firefighter is in a situation where a life hangs in the balance, confidence in his or her body is a must. more »
	For Mount Airy woman, Peru is second home Jennifer Caffrey's first visit to Peru was in July 2009 through the College of the Holy Cross' study abroad program. more »
	Shockley continues tradition at Auto Dealers Association Marisa Shockley grew up in the automotive business. more »
	Two wheels, three men, four European countries The retired lawyer spent nearly three weeks in June bicycling more than 560 miles through Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. more »
	AmeriCorps member helps foster volunteers for nonprofit Monique Sledd arrived exhausted at Centro Hispano on a recent Thursday, after a long day that included some of her graduate course work in Human Services at Hood College. more »
	Summer Fun made ‘better community’ Kiesha Edmonds and Tracey Solomon-Moore rose to the challenge when the city asked, “What will you do?” more »
	Retired dancer finds new way to pursue her passion During her career as a professional dancer and choreographer, Frederick resident LeAnne McFadden traveled the world and performed in Broadway musicals and Las Vegas shows. more »
	Insurance agent makes her mark When Sheri Cates rented a booth at the Mount Airy business fair in 2004, she soon realized that about 80 percent of the vendors were women. more »
	Frederick Community College prof helps students catch up Joe Healey didn't think he wanted to be a teacher when he graduated from college, but he credits some of his undergraduate experiences with motivating him to enter the profession. more »
	Middletown gardener brightens local veterans post Veteran Jim Haupt gardens with flowers that are in it for the long haul. more »
	Local woman’s poems collected for new book Barbara Wiles of Frederick has been writing poems for as long as she can remember. more »
	Willard gets nod for auto dealer award De Willard began an agricultural business at age 16, but he is being honored for his success in the automobile industry. more »
	Urbana High teacher earns medal, accommodation from Philadelphia University student Vitto Cresta’s likeness to infamous gangster Al Capone seems to have little effect on his Urbana High School students. more »
	Walkersville resident is active in business group Anyone who has visited the pharmacy at the CVS at Frederick Towne Mall in the past 20 years has most likely been greeted by Alice Houck. more »
	Love of film leads student to document studying abroad Natasha Marshall traveled to Russia in June through Frederick Community College’s travel abroad program. more »
	'Just a bunch of guys' wheelin' in Jefferson Secret finishing touches are going on vehicle designs for the second Jefferson Redneck 100 Soapbox Derby. more »
	Businessman turned teacher follows passion Joe Daly toyed with becoming a teacher when he first went to college, but he bowed to pressure to go into business. more »
	Volunteer to join immigrant students' quest for citizenship For Pamela Munjal, helping out her fellow Asian immigrants, and others in the community in need who have limited English skills, is about contributing to her hometown. more »
	Local woman believes in People Helping People Middletown resident Donna Jean Brandenburg believes in giving back. more »
	New Main Street manager comes to Middletown Becky Reich is storing a schoolhouse in her basement. more »
	Pharmacist retiring after 39 years Mary Green said she always wanted to go into the health care field, but not as a doctor or nurse. more »
	Hood graduate balances busy career, personal life Tina Wells was already a bit of a rock star before she enrolled at Hood College. more »
	Frederick names day for outstanding volunteer For Karlys Kline, volunteerism and promoting the community is her full-time job. more »
	The face behind the kiln As Frederick Community College students pulled their pottery from the brand-new wood-fired kiln on campus in early July, it was like Christmas for Marty Mercer-Akre. more »
	Volunteer clears way for national park enthusiasts Hikers who get back to nature via Catoctin Mountain Park’s trails may not realize they depend on people like Bob Wirt to keep the paths open. more »
	New Fort Detrick Alliance director brings experience to job Nick Falcone has tried to retire a couple times, but he keeps finding himself being pulled back into the working world. more »
	Woman's passion turns to Kenya Mary Bowman-Kruhm, like most Americans, doesn't seem like a person who needs to worry about digging wells. more »
	Softball, substitute gigs pave way to teaching job Editor's note: Slice of Life this week spotlights Frederick County Public Schools faculty members. more »
	Personal trainer trades gym for classroom Editor's note: Slice of Life this week will spotlight Frederick County Public Schools faculty members. more »
	Rookie teacher excited about working for her ‘top choice’ Michelle Birky grew up in Washington County and is a 2007 graduate of Boonsboro High School. more »
	Post-California, teacher returns to home county New Middletown High School English teacher Christine Main likely experienced some culture shock this week. more »
	Teaching is a family business for Ware Editor's note: Slice of Life this week will spotlight Frederick County Public Schools faculty members. more »
	History buff catalogs veterans' memories An easy way to get Priscilla Rall engaged in a conversation is to start talking about local history. She lives and breathes it. more »
	Schools official 'absolutely in love' with her work Editor's note: Slice of Life this week will spotlight Frederick County Public Schools faculty members. more »
	Urbana teen sets her eyes on Miss Maryland Teen USA prize Whatever you do, don’t call Ashlyn Atwell a pageant girl. more »
	Governor honors Frederick volunteer Beth Conny's volunteer efforts to clean up public property, make her neighborhood safer for pedestrians and plan appealing landscapes earned her recognition from Gov. Martin O'Malley's office this year. more »
	Muslim Council volunteer seeks to reach out, build support in community When Muniza Siddiqi speaks with people in the community as a volunteer for the Frederick County Muslim Council, they often tell her they know little about the nonpartisan group. more »
	Frederick resident finds her calling, recalls celebrity connection Frederick resident Jordan Crump has a different take on the film "The Firm" than most moviegoers. more »
	Local man follows passion, starts theater company For Frederick resident Andrew Baughman, theater was originally an act of defiance. more »
	Med student promotes skin cancer education Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., yet little attention is paid to the disease that is largely preventable. more »
	AmeriCorps worker boosts Habitat for Humanity ReStore Making a difference in the Frederick community is important to Chelsea Boice. more »
	Soil conservation office gets new chief Denny Remsberg can dish the dirt on Frederick County's soil conservation efforts. more »
	'People person' bus operator named one of TransIT's Drivers of the Year More than 20 years in the transportation field hasn't hardened Devin Naylor. more »
	Dave Brown is the power behind Battery Warehouse Dave Brown, manager of Battery Warehouse on South Market Street, is in his element. more »
	Middletown golfer ranks high in teen competition Winter weather doesn't send Jake Darr's golf clubs into hibernation. more »
	Former Brunswick cheerleader plans career as dental hygienist Brunswick resident Kelly Rhodes had a front tooth knocked out when she was a junior at Brunswick High School in the spring of 2005.-- more »
	Bank manager balances job, family and community service It isn't easy balancing a job, family and community service, but Tammy Green finds it "fun and enjoyable." more »
	Detrick hires first Forest Glen manager One of the Fort Detrick garrison's newest employees has a lot on his plate in the coming months. more »
	Parroting compassion After learning to talk again with a bird's help, former emergency worker opens rescue Former firefighter Brian Wilson thanks his exotic birds for his life today. more »
	Teacher prepares for stint in Malaysia through Fulbright Program Military recruiters often entice new signers with the promise of seeing the world while being paid. more »
	International musician spends summers at Bartonsville home There was never much doubt that Joseph Bowie would become a professional horn player. more »
	New Rotary president sets sights on growth Over the past few years, membership in the Rotary Club of Fredericktowne has decreased. The new president wants to do something about it. more »
	Video producer enjoys being ‘behind the scenes’ of county Only a handful of times has Scott Betts felt like stepping in front of the camera. more »
	'Brother Buford' brings music to church Buford Ridpath picked up the harmonica and taught himself to play when he was 7 years old and living in Bradford, Va. more »
	Mud cements educators' drive for fitness Jackie Jacobsen is happy to take the blame for her friends' pain. more »
	Self-described trailblazer helps people with disabilities New Market resident Janet Lucia describes herself as a trailblazer. more »
	Local boy collects more than 100,000 soda tabs for charity Cole Lee is about equal in weight to all the soda tabs he has collected for the past two years. more »
	Mount Airy girl seeks modeling, TV career Sally Jones noticed her 12-year-old daughter Emily's penchant for singing, dancing and being the center of attention from an early age. more »
	‘Renaissance boy’ donates hair to cause Mark Chaney is a 10-year-old Renaissance man. more »
	USAMRIID researcher earns prestigious vaccine award Kat Cashman was honored recently for her work developing a Lassa fever vaccine, which holds great humanitarian potential in addition to helping the Army meet its goals. more »
	Mount Airy native competes in Solar Decathlon Nick Weadock is planning to build his house on the National Mall. more »
	Rotary Club of Carroll Creek president sets sights on new ball fields Frederick attorney David C. Weaver is gathering all the motivation he can muster for the coming year. more »
	Woman gives back by digging the earth Debra Hurley believes in the healing powers of gardening. more »
	Former school official recognized for ag support For most people, being in the leadership of one large organization would be enough. David Miller is involved in top positions in many groups. more »
	Hood College graduate aids U.S. bocce team at Special Olympics World Summer Games Last month, Melissa Kelly of Frederick spent several weeks abroad working as an assistant sports man- ager for the U.S. bocce team at the Special Olympics World Summer Games. more »
	Thurmont soccer coach represents D.C. in competition David Stellitano has finally received MVP recognition. more »
	Local Marine voted ‘most gung-ho’ in class at North Carolina Career Course When the Marines of Bravo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion need a little boost, Staff Sgt. Joshiah Jordan is there to motivate them. more »
	Fighting pollution tops her agenda New Maryland Department of the Environment deputy secretary hails from Frederick Since Kathy Kinsey began working with the Maryland Department of the Environment, she has had a hand in regulating everything from lead paint to coal-fired power plant emissions. more »
	Cancer center volunteer meets patients eye to eye Each Monday, Jean Barrick brings cookies she buys at a shop in Mount Pleasant for the people she will meet at the American Cancer Society's Cancer Resource Center in Frederick. more »
	Backyard fig tree stirs sweet memories Jefferson resident John Karanikas grew up in a small North Carolina town where everyone grew figs. more »
	Into the depths: Student explores the underground Hood College student Corey Hackley has discovered too many caves to count. more »
	Young artist brings show to retirement community Molly Hemler is no stranger to entertaining Edenton Retirement Community residents. more »
	Local girl’s ‘best birthday ever’ includes free American Girl doll A few weeks ago, 10-year-old Brianna Adams celebrated what she called the best birthday ever. more »
	Girl Scout's penchant for public speaking pays off MONROVIA — Girl Scout Cassie Lowell has found some ingenious uses for her public speaking skills. more »
	Civic work engages Middletown volunteer Bill Lowery was checking the ice cream inventory at the Middletown Lions Club booth at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Co. Firemen's Carnival Tuesday afternoon. more »
	Early love of plants led to career as researcher Mount Airy resident Nina Shishkoff's goal as a U.S. Department of Agriculture plant pathologist is to protect plants from a serious disease called sudden oak death. more »
	Business owner gratified to help wounded veterans Tony Doyon has long donated money from his drywall company to charities, and he does volunteer work when time allows. more »
	Volt chef's personal assistant thrives on pressure Stacy Walls used to be a bear. more »
	Outstanding teacher grateful to have the career she has On June 17, the day after public schools closed for the summer, Monocacy Middle School science teacher Andrea Maruskin was already thinking about next year. more »
	Emmitsburg teacher among nominees In eight years of teaching at the Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, Sheila Dorsey has made a lasting impression on her students. more »
	Instructional aide ‘graduates’ from pre-K after 22 years Lincoln Elementary School instructional assistant Janet Wilbourne rode into the sunset of retirement last week. more »
	Nun, 92, takes in ‘orphan’ dog, carves out second career Maybe it was a match made in heaven when Kyrie, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu, found himself at the mercy of Sister Margaret Bauer. more »
	Cadette brightens Fort Detrick event while earning Girl Scout award Last summer, Kaeleigh White volunteered at the Wounded Warrior Appreciation BBQ, aimed at honoring injured service members and their families. But Kaeleigh, 13, said she was sad to see so few activities for the children attending the family event. more »
	Photographer aims for the details Exhibit on view at community center Esther Elvinsdotter is focused on a folder of her photography when suddenly her attention shifts from the images spread across her lap to the scene in front of her. more »
	Experience in Africa draws woman to job Samantha Derrick is trying to save the world, one glass of clean drinking water at a time. more »
	Kicking the (garbage) can: Volunteer shares recycling, composting tips Karin Tome's idea of fun includes educating people about simple and convenient ways to preserve the environment. more »
	Researcher sets sights on helping at Frederick County Hepatitis Clinic Roger Ptak moved to Frederick in 1999 to pursue a career researching potential treatments for infectious diseases at the Southern Research Institute. more »
	Merchant breathes easier as he prepares for trip abroad Brent Ozkose was bicycling on Md. 85 when he attempted to take a deep breath and realized he couldn't. more »
	Monocacy teacher to cross globe as volunteer For Monocacy Elementary School teacher Charis Owings, winter -- not summer -- will follow spring. more »
	Scout earns Gold Award for project The Girl Scouts help young women cultivate attributes such as honor, morality and leadership. more »
	Local graduate plans trip to Grand Canyon for Hear the World program Mandi Feinberg will be taking her first camping trip this summer -- to the Grand Canyon. more »
	Award-winning educator found that teaching ‘clicked’ for him Peter Mannix has been teaching for only five years, but he has already made an impression on students and adults alike. more »
	Nurse trains to promote safety, improve hospital experience for patients Heather Molesworth has wanted to be a nurse since middle school. more »
	Frederick County Career and Technology Center teacher recognized Candy S. Zentz recently received the William Roberts Charitable Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award. more »
	Maryland Room manager gets national recognition Mary K. Mannix's interest in historic preservation and genealogy began in her childhood. more »
	Frederick native named as finalist for top literary prize Being named a finalist for Washington College's Sophie Kerr Prize was the culmination of four years of work for Insley Smullen. more »
	Student’s hard work pays off with full ride to high school Devin Middeke is finishing up his middle school career at St. Thomas More Academy and plans to enjoy the summer before heading to high school at St. John's Catholic Prep. more »
	Mother, son explore Frederick’s features Henry Zuretti, 1, was taking his mother for a walk along Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick on a recent afternoon. more »
	Chesapeake Bay rescue earns DNR officer an award Ben Lillard had not spent much time on the water when he helped rescue duck hunters from an island in the Chesapeake Bay. more »
	Imperfect by design: Monster-making sideline takes off Sure, Libby Henry's stuffed monsters are a little crooked and lumpy. more »
	Newly commissioned officer awaits action Frederick has a newly commissioned Army officer, and he's itching to put his skills to use as soon as he can. more »
	County health department’s maintenance technician embraces sustainability Steve Logsdon describes himself as "just a fixer," even though he was recently given another title by his employer. more »
	Coordinator works to make sure victims aren’t forgotten In the process of administering criminal justice, victims of crime often seem to become an afterthought. more »
	For hood college alumna, there’s a key to helping others cope with trauma: 'It all boils down to relationships' People often wind up incarcerated or in mental health or substance abuse facilities because of the things they do to cope with an untreated trauma, according to Joan Gillece. more »
	Woman's secret to reaching 100: 'I just kept on trucking' MOUNT AIRY — Nettie Emily Burdette Watkins, who turned 100 on March 11, believes if families spent more time together, children would be less likely to get into trouble. more »
	Jogging for Jesus: Ijamsville woman helps lead mission residents to healthy lifestyle Tracy Vagrin began running about six years ago, mostly at the urging of a neighbor in Ijamsville who needed a running partner. more »
	Thin hair brings full career choice As a child, Christina Jones was self-conscious about her thin hair. Her solution was to learn everything she could about how to make her hair look thicker. more »
	Man’s 40-year hobby leads him to unfound treasures Dale Chapman has found that his metal-detecting hobby gets him out in the fresh air, gives him a little exercise and offers a return on his investment. more »
	FCC student earns top state honor, academic team ranking Jessica Lambert is lucky. Her success seems to come from simply running into the right people at the right time. more »
	Former postmaster gives retirement a stamp of approval Local residents who miss seeing Bob Lawrence at the Adamstown post office need not despair. more »
	Catoctin Mountain Park volunteer hikes with purpose Twice a week, Bill Little and his black Labrador retriever Ferd head to Catoctin Mountain Park and hike the trails. more »
	Sawmill owner puts trees on display Few things move quicker than saw blades at Wood Eye Wood Products. more »
	First chief dispatcher for county office reflects on time with station Jim Ridgely was chief dispatcher when Frederick County first opened its Central Alarm office to handle fire calls. more »
	Roberts celebrates 90th birthday by flying aircraft Donald Roberts had not flown an aircraft since 1946. more »
	Area woman successful in second career venture Lorraine Marceron had no sales experience when she began to sell kitchen tools and entertaining pieces for The Pampered Chef Ltd. in 1998. more »
	Veteran advocate begins training for November hike While hiking 49 1/2 miles in 18 hours might seem impossible for some, it's only a training hike for former U.S. Marine Terry Mahoney. more »
	Nursing beckons mom back to school, work Stacey Herbst is pursuing a second career. more »
	Lobbying for local arts funds Art projects need funding, and Tammy O'Connor's new job is working to get some of that financial help for the Cultural Arts Center. more »
	Mission work dovetails with love of nature Stephen Horvath said his biggest reward is doing things for people and not worrying about a "thank you." more »
	FCC program manager dedicates time to help students with disabilities Leslie Ruby has been honored for enriching the lives of students with disabilities. more »
	Work for Heartly House fulfills local woman’s personal goal Robin Rose has traded a career in the pharmaceutical industry for the personal satisfaction of doing something for a neighbor. more »
	Despite obstacles, mother-and-son team thankful for all they have THURMONT -- Catoctin High School junior John Seipler dreams of one day attending college, earning scholarships and eventually working in law enforcement. more »
	Frederick resident expands Arabic skills at foreign school Brian Jones decided to learn Arabic in 2006 partly as a way to gain more insight about events taking place in the Middle East and throughout the world. more »
	Carpenter turns walking stick hobby into way of life C. Fred Fisher has turned a hobby into a way of life. more »
	Life imitates Frederick painter's transformation themes Transformation has long been an interest of Frederick artist Phyllis Jacobs, who has painted about the life cycle of the butterfly for decades. more »
	Frederick Community College's multicultural office aims to reveal students' options Chad Adero derives satisfaction from helping his students figure out a way to advance their careers and broaden their minds. more »
	Father hits home run with woodworking Middletown resident Greg Ranneberger used his skills as a former woodworker and the inspiration of his father to remodel a bedroom in his house for his son. more »
	Former support group director looks for different ways to provide comfort Sarah Knutson has stepped onto a new path to spread mental health just by going upstairs at the headquarters of On Our Own of Frederick County. more »
	Knoxville woman reflects on family, faith and surprise of turning 100 KNOXVILLE -- When Mary Magdalene Harris Gross turned 100 on April 9, even she was surprised. more »
	Autism doesn’t deter Hood student pursuing art career Alyssa Fowler's mother, Corby, sees her daughter as a role model for others with autism. more »
	Builder reshapes history in wood A fascination with history combined with a love of wood inspired Tom Davis' career. more »
	Child Care Choices program director advocates for the younger-than-5 set When Woodsboro resident Shannon Aleshire was pursuing her degree in early childhood education at Hood College, her intention was to teach in the public school system. more »
	On Our Own worker overcomes barriers of mental illness Despite her mental illness, Kathy Lowery came out of isolation to help others like herself. more »
	Genealogy work leads to published material Shirley Jones Miller published "The Diary of George Smith Jr. of Frederick County Maryland" to record the life and times of the prominent farmer-judge, her great-great-grandfather. more »
	Teacher lives for breakthrough moments After 20 years of teaching, Mary Matthews is just as excited, just as invigorated and just as enthusiastic about her vocation as she was during her first year. more »
	First-grade teacher receives STEM educator of the year award Sheila Buscemi, a first-grade teacher at Valley Elementary School in Jefferson, recently received the Frederick County Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Educator of the Year award from the Tech Council of Maryland. more »
	Artist takes on local politics Anyone wandering through Baker Park during the next few weekends is likely to bump into Sally Sorbello, a local artist who is dedicating her time to a petition circling the county. more »
	Frederick's solo film promoter swamped When Carl Glorioso was dancing in the background of John Waters' 1990 film "Cry-Baby," he didn't expect to be running Frederick's film office 20 years later. more »
	Mick's American Bistro chef gets a taste of charity work during celebrity event James Strine cooks for a cause. more »
	Graceham Moravian Church organist steps down after 30-plus years Many members of Graceham Moravian Church in Thurmont don't remember another organist before Anna K. Layman. more »
	Roth looks forward to working for community Eli Roth and his wife, Karen Buchsbaum, found downtown Frederick by mistake. more »
	Award-winning educator credits students as inspiration Two weeks ago, the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. John Regional Catholic School was winding down when something happened that still makes Liz O'Donoghue blush. more »
	Through nonprofit, siblings aim to help seniors connect to the digital world Manbir and Sukhi Gulati want to change your life. more »
	Friend takes on task of redistributing memorabilia John Himes is continuing a circle of friendship that he enjoyed most of his life with the late Harry and Louise Lapole Hossler. more »
	Budding Walkersville Middle School artist earns honor When Dylann Sowers' artwork was submitted for the Frederick Woman's Civic Club's art competition early this year, the eighth-grader sat back and waited, never expecting to win. more »
	Rejection from chosen field leads Frederick optician back to family business Rejection from a dentistry program left a bad taste in Frederick optician David Quin's mouth. more »
	Administrative clerk to retire after 39-year career After 39 years of serving as the administrative clerk for the District Court of Maryland in Frederick and Washington counties, Dixie L. Scholtes is retiring. more »
	Salon owner finds personal success in helping others Mary Jane Tabler likes to say she has a "Ph.D. in Mistakes." more »
	Real estate appraiser finds passion in deep sea fishing Real estate appraisals may be Wayne Six's career, but fishing is his passion. more »
	St. Catherine’s resident recalls exciting Army career Charlie Poole has been out of the Army for 45 years, but he still misses the military and says his eight years of service were some of the best times of his life. more »
	Gunsmith loves working with wood, metal and history Gunsmith Garrett Smouse bought a pump-action shotgun the day he turned 18. Now he owns a dozen or so firearms and a few custom rifles he built in school. more »
	Insurance agent marks 50 years with Frederick office that now bears his name When Marion D. Carmack Jr. arrives at his office on North Court Street today, it will mark 50 years since he started with the insurance agency now known as Carmack Insurance Group. more »
	Customers snap up sessions with Urbana photographer Urbana resident and stay-at-home mom Christina Beachner became interested in photography a few years ago when she wanted to take high-quality pictures of her children. more »
	Frederick calligrapher hones her craft one character at a time Wendy Erich draws letters by hand. more »
	Hood grad pens book on dreaded island of the Gulag Mike Adler's fascination with Joseph Stalin and Russian history began with a book about Adolph Hitler and the Nazis he read as a teenager growing up in Los Angeles. more »
	Maloney pens book on values for property appraisers David Maloney isn't new to producing groundbreaking books. more »
	Marriage 72 years strong ‘There’s never been a second in my life that I haven’t loved that man’ The first time Virginia Compher saw Atlee Compher, on a Frederick street corner on a Saturday night in April 1937, she trembled. more »
	Biofuels board member works toward renewable energy Donald C. Erbach recently became the newest board member of Advanced Biofuels USA in Frederick. more »
	Deployment to Japan augments challenge When Marine Sgt. Mayra Infante graduated from high school in 2004, she was looking for a challenge. She wanted to travel, and she wanted to serve in the military. more »
	Monocacy teacher to volunteer in South African schools While many teachers look forward to the summer as a respite from the rigors of the academic year, Monocacy Elementary School teacher Erin McMahon is excited about landing an eight-week volunteer teaching position this summer in South Africa. more »
	Peace center intern looks toward changing the world Lola Bokini first became interested in human rights at a policy and academic level after watching documentaries and hearing firsthand accounts of genocide in Rwanda during an African studies class at Hood College. more »
	Chamber Ambassador of the Year dedicated to lending a helping hand For Clark Briggs, helping others is at the forefront of both his professional and personal lives. more »
	Frederick resident devotes time to helping Cambodia It all started with a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam in 2005 for Bonnie Nieman and her husband, Ted. more »
	Wartime bride reflects on exciting path Born June 1, 1921, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, June Wills lost both of her parents before she reached adulthood. more »
	Frederick County inspector moves aside At 70 years old, Ulysses "Sonny" Fisher gave two weeks' notice and in February wrapped up 32 years with Frederick County government. more »
	Public service begats more service Sheila Leatherbury keeps looking for ways to do more for people and for her community. more »
	Amateur archaeologist helps to unearth history at Monocacy National Battlefield When George Evans was a boy, he would sometimes ride his bicycle to the Best Farm and ask the property owner if he could look around for artifacts. more »
	Folk musician brings talents to Thurmont Like many boys, Rick Hill picked up a guitar at age 10. Unlike most, he never let go. more »
	Pilot aims to get more women in the air Though women are flying airplanes in any number of situations, including the military, aviation is still seen as a man's profession, Lin Caywood said. more »
	Frederick woman offers lessons in Korean culture Hyunshin An first got the idea to teach her native language, Korean, to fellow Frederick residents through a friend of her teenage son. more »
	Top wealth manager got first clients with homemade cookies Andy Wilson began his financial planning career by enticing teachers with homemade chocolate chip cookies. more »
	Son works to host golf event to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research When Aaron Hartmann's father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than a year ago, he immediately wanted to find a way to help. more »
	Monocacy school bus driver turns students' behavior around Eight minutes isn't a lot of time. more »
	Brunswick native embraces changing city, landscapes A lot has changed in Brunswick since Charlie Smith was born there in 1948, and Smith has been an integral part of much of its growth. more »
	Frederick County resident ascends from paramedic to aviation command When Mark Gibbons was a 16-year-old volunteer firefighter, he kept a poster of a Maryland State Police helicopter delivering a patient to a Baltimore trauma center on his bedroom wall. more »
	Master gardener devotes time to protecting rare breed of farm animals Lee Royer will tell you she keeps the home fires burning while her husband, Daryl Bruner, is at work as a software engineer with Fairchild Controls in Frederick. more »
	Pastor leaves television career to help those in need Mike Albro was producer/director for WJLA, an ABC-TV affiliate in Washington, from 1971 to 1993, he said. more »
	Urbana grad realizes lifelong dream of appearing on ‘Price Is Right’ A day home sick from school for Urbana High School graduate Grant Hardy meant an opportunity to enjoy the game show "The Price Is Right." more »
	Well-traveled professor now finds satisfaction helping students learn Sitting in her Hood College office, it's not hard to tell that Katherine Orloff has an affection for film. But most people would never presume her rich history working in the industry. more »
	Man attuned to public safety Roy Taylor believes a community can thrive only when every resident gets involved. more »
	Walkersville woman's two-tier cookie places second in baking contest Kathy Sweet is living up to her name. more »
	Brunswick resident looks to educate others on history of black Catholic church BRUNSWICK -- As a farmer's daughter growing up in Nebraska, Connie Koenig realized that history is mostly written about rich, famous men. more »
	Frederick County preservation expert retires after nearly 30 years Tim Blaser will start his retirement from the county today, hoping that his legacy of rural land preservation is secure. more »
	Hoops grant leads to global quest for Mount St. Mary's basketball player Leah Westbrooks makes Mount St. Mary's University proud. more »
	Frederick County State's Attorney's Office employee pursues wedding photography on the side In a family with five daughters, there are ample opportunities to be a bridesmaid. more »
	Painter finds herself immersed in architectural details of Frederick As long as there are people, there will be art, said Suzanne DiPasquale, a longtime Frederick artist. more »
	Jefferson man celebrates Scottish deerhound's Westminster win A Scottish deerhound winning the Westminster Kennel Club's 135th Annual Dog Show translated into a personal victory for one Jefferson resident. more »
	Myersville artist expands horizons with watercolors By Brian Englar more »
	Biking enthusiast pedals marketing skills to city group MaryLynn Hinde is getting back to her roots, combining her passions for cycling and marketing to help the city become more bicycle-friendly. more »
	Postal worker reflects on 41 years, fun and anthrax survival Debbie Yackley survived 41 years with the U.S. Postal Service, including exposure to anthrax on the job in 2001. more »
	Tractor collector parlays interest into auctioneering career For most of his life, Jeremiah Herbst has been around antique tractors and auctions. more »
	Governor honors Frederick doctor, dentist who helped found Islamic Society of Frederick For Omar Mahmassani and Mohammed Mohiuddin, volunteering is a natural extension of being engaged members of the community. more »
	Miss Maryland Preteen takes performance beyond pageant stages One Windsor Knolls Middle School seventh-grader earned herself some exciting plans for this Fourth of July: She is to represent Maryland in the 2011 International Junior Miss Pageant in Nashville, Tenn. more »
	Rock Creek School principal realizes her calling Mary Malone, the new principal at Rock Creek School, learned compassion from her father. more »
	Visual media define career Johnston Grindstaff sees beauty almost everywhere he looks, and he tries to capture as much as he can in photographs. more »
	Local pilot works to introduce women to aviation Only 6 percent of 600,000 active U.S. pilots are women. Victoria Neuville is working to increase that number. more »
	Diminutive deputy has wealth of experience Carole Maguire has had her stature questioned before. more »
	Nurse aims to expand a career of caring with scholarship from Frederick Business and Professional Women's Club Mary Beth Minch loves her job. more »
	Stuntwoman's career grew by leaps and bounds While being thrown from a window several stories up is the stuff of nightmares for most people, it has long been Jessie Graff's dream. more »
	Familiar presence returns to Thurmont Senior Center Walking through the Thurmont Senior Center, Patt Troxell smiled and laughed with acquaintances playing cards and friends making crafts. more »
	Marine serves proudly, appreciates thanks After seven months in Afghanistan, Marine Lance Cpl. Shavar Coles received Frederick County's thanks and a certificate for his service Tuesday. more »
	A new idea brings a new direction for Brunswick native It started with an idea. more »
	College lacrosse player takes circuitous route to St. John Regional Catholic School classroom As a healthy, fit, athletic 22-year-old college student, Brendan Flanagan didn't think much of it when he suddenly went deaf in his right ear. more »
	Mount Airy motorcycle drag racer takes U.S. title 2010 was a good year for Dale Hamilton. more »
	Gov. Thomas Johnson High School senior starts bow business after bowing out of cheerleading Hannah Light has never been a quitter. more »
	Bar Association of Frederick County's new president aims to help As a lawyer, Paul D. Rose Jr. takes his mission of helping people beyond what he's learned from mountains of law books. more »
	George Palmer Putnam Award nominee remains grounded in aviation promotion Gail Mesa Norman has dedicated a lot of time to aviation in Frederick. more »
	Diversity key to success for local businessowner Alex Canizales has found the United States to be a land of opportunity. more »
	Urbana man's 'chunkin' vehicle on tool calendar Mark Malatt has been in the automotive field for a long time, but he probably didn't expect to show up on the Snap-On Tools Tech Toys calendar for 2011. more »
	Middletown woman seeks volunteers for event to aid hungry children Two years ago, Dotty Dalphon and her daughter joined 500 volunteers to package food for the Feed My Starving Children organization. more »
	Experienced recycler serves on city's committee Char Stockwell finds opportunities to waste not, recycle and reuse wherever she is. more »
	Community-type work beats being a machinist Cpl. Ben Keeney opted for community-type work over being a machinist. more »
	Martial arts lead Frederick duo to Taiwan Rob Himes has been practicing Chinese martial arts for the past 10 years in various styles, including tai chi, hsing-i, bagua and Shaolin kung fu. more »
	Well-traveled Marine plans to finish career in Frederick Gunnery Sgt. Ron Stephens has seen and done a lot in his 22 years in the Marine Corps, completing missions in Indonesia, Bulgaria, Spain, Haiti and more than 30 other countries. more »
	Frederick High School student's gift of song is taking her places Jessica Snyder started singing at age 12 in her grandmother's dining room, but she's now performing for live audiences around the area. more »
	Frederick-based flight paramedic earns Maryland State Police honors A flight paramedic based in Frederick has been honored as the 2010 paramedic of the year and trooper of the year for the Maryland State Police's aviation command. more »
	Boonsboro clock repairman employs old techniques BOONSBORO — For Dave Myers, the tick-tock of a clock is the heartbeat of a house. more »
	Repairman weaves new life into old chairs Jesse Sutton has repaired old wooden chairs for 43 years, and the 81-year-old doesn't see any end to his practice of the craft. more »
	Former pediatrician works for children's health care access During her five years as a practicing pediatrician, Frederick's Jacqueline Dougé saw firsthand the consequences for those with limited or no health insurance. more »
	Retiring Plamondon Enterprises payroll chief once feared cash register When Sheryl Thompson began working at the Roy Rogers restaurant on the Golden Mile, she asked to work on the grill. more »
	Hood professor played a part in creating solar data software Staring through thick-rimmed glasses, George Dimitoglou navigates his computer screen, a familiar scene in his Hood College office. more »
	At-risk youth inspire Frederick Community College student Paul Cole was born in Frederick. He occasionally steps into the family-run business, Cole's Pawnbroker's Outlet on North Market Street, to help out. more »
	NAACP education leader aims to narrow the achievement gap Throughout Yvonne Bell's career in early childhood and special education in the Hagerstown area, and years spent volunteering with various organizations, she never thought much about joining the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. more »
	Gas House Pike stories fueled lifelong passion for history John Schildt still has the once-shiny penny his first-grade teacher gave him more than 60 years ago. more »
	Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association president aims to deliver industry awareness JEFFERSON — Peter Vorac will tell you he has delivered more babies than many doctors. more »
	Frederick County parks superintendent poised to retire When Earl Eyler was hired as a temporary foreman by the Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation in 1977, he wasn't necessarily looking to settle into a career. more »
	Trooper takes on writing, editing duties Maryland State Police troopers must be able to handle firearms and drive cruisers under sometimes heart-pumping conditions. more »
	Woman combines motherhood, work MIDDLETOWN -- Sandra Sjoberg has to budget her time carefully. more »
	Frederick's R.F. Kline Inc. has its own 'golden girl' When Barbara Farmer first learned of a job opportunity at Frederick construction company R.F. Kline Inc. in 1961, she was unemployed and looking for any work that would help pay the bills. more »
	Animal Welfare League of Frederick County volunteer helps trap, neuter and release felines For Barbara Wratten, it all started with a bunch of stray cats near her home in Walkersville. more »
	Frederick County Builders Association leader maps challenges Steve Seawright has a challenging year ahead. more »
	Frederick lawyer lived to see The Dead He has been a lawyer for more than half of his life, but Ric Winters, 61, has been a music and concert enthusiast since childhood. more »
	Frederick High School dancer shares love of ballet by offering free lessons A Frederick High School student is planting the seeds of artistic passion in younger children as she continues dancing toward her own dreams. more »
	Walkersville man helps at-risk youth at ranch program Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	They put their faith in music Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	When a dream becomes reality Jefferson School counselor turns internship into teaching position Editor's note: Slice of Life features are being written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Frederick DJ makes his own sound It all started in the 11th grade for A. J. Naylor. That's when the Gov. Thomas Johnson High School student started as a disc jockey with a local go-go band. An avid watcher of "Yo MTV Raps," Naylor said he was inspired by the music industry. more »
	Frederick farmer's daughter becomes fashion monger April Reardon never thought she would return to Frederick, after heading for Atlanta and then Los Angeles to study fashion and design at the American College of Applied Arts. more »
	Frederick DJ puts a spin on the '80s in Baltimore clubs The 1980s may have come and gone, but Saturday nights in Baltimore continue to move to the music of that decade, thanks to Sarah Tressler, who keeps the discs spinning during '80s nights at Ottobar and The Depot, two staples of that city's night life. more »
	Hairstylist finds new home in Frederick Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	On the road again, and again, and again Editor's note: The Slice of Life features will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Chili cook-offs inspire Frederick cook to tinker with spices Let's just say there were mixed feelings about Kim Eckley's chili-powder tea. more »
	Frederick composer infuses studies with music Aniko Debreceny is composing and conducting children's futures by teaching them about the past through music. more »
	New Market Elementary instructional assistant finds inspiration while helping others meet their goals Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Frederick woman uses her story as an example Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Coffee manager finds perfect job Editor's note: The Slice of Life feature will be written by Hood College journalism students throughout the month. more »
	Making dough one carryout at a time Travis Shull, manager of Papa Murphy's on West Seventh Street, is earning a piece of the carryout pizza pie. more »
	Still working where everybody knows your name For co-owner Ray Brown, what makes Brown's Liquors & Deli a special place is its customers, not the products the store sells. more »
	Misti's 'models' strike hot poses Misti Morningstar is a woman with model-like features who owns a design studio on East Church Street in Frederick. more »
	Ambassador Baptist Church minister connects with the displaced The Rev. Thomas B. Fry wants to make a difference in the lives of others, because other ministers made a difference in his. more »
	Job in Frederick gives Marine more family time, less deployment risk For Maj. Lawrence Lowman, taking command of the Marine company in Frederick was not only a good opportunity to advance his career but also a much-appreciated break from deployments to take care of his young family. more »
	Civilian of the year cooked her way out of the projects to the good life Every day, Lorraine Jackson parks in the parking space reserved for the “Employee of the Year” at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. more »
	Frederick woman aims to ease transition to outside world for prisoners at Maryland Correctional Training Center Barbara Allen left her job in a Frederick church about five years ago and went to work in a Washington County prison. more »
	Emmitsburg duo wins Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association honor The Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association recently presented Rose Woodsmall and Rick Bontz with the 2010 Shepherd of the Year Award. more »
	On the side: Restaurateurs aid needy through Frederick Community Action Agency Mike and Lori Tauraso said they wanted to give back to the community where they find themselves surrounded by food and good fortune. more »
	'Frederick's Golf Guy' organizes Goodwill tournament A jack-of-all-golf-trades, Chris Moore lives and breathes the game. more »
	New Market second-grader lands 'Annie' supporting role, sets sights on Broadway When Sadie Rose Herman turned 6 years old, she told her father she wanted to win a Tony award. more »
	Double duty: Top enlisted soldier at MRMC stresses volunteer role in Frederick When Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Stuart took over as the top enlisted soldier at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command a month ago, he knew more about MRMC's work than he thought he did. more »
	Fort Detrick Marine catches deployment break this Thanksgiving This holiday season, Marine Sgt. Nicholas Roberts has a lot to be thankful for. Whereas last year he was deployed to Afghanistan while his pregnant wife and son stayed with relatives in Virginia, this year Roberts is home at Fort Detrick with his family to celebrate his baby's first Thanksgiving. more »
	Intern hopes to serve community through a career in law enforcement Growing up in Martinez, Calif., minutes from the mean streets of Oakland, Hood College senior Marqus Dawson was exposed to behavior he said helped steer him toward a career in law enforcement. more »
	Retired librarian has volumes of fond memories The Middletown library branch is a bit emptier now in the wake of the retirement of the woman who led it for the last seven years. more »
	Friends for Neighborhood Progress volunteer aims to fill a need in Frederick A sense of duty and fulfillment have long driven John Sica to look out for those less fortunate. more »
	Frederick County Pomona Grange selects first woman leader MOUNT AIRY — The Grange appeals to Donna Wiles on several levels. more »
	Linganore High School student to perform in Macy's parade While many Frederick County students will be watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from home, Linganore High School senior Russell Regulinski will be in Manhattan as part of the festivities. more »
	Community Living director has learned to do what inspires her Coming to the United States as a 16-year-old Chilean resident was a transition for Carlota Salter. more »
	After half a century, Korean War veterans still gather, have fun Some arrive in wheelchairs, some walk with crutches, some use a cane. more »
	Naval reservist recalls high-seas adventures When James Jamison joined the Naval Reserve in 1936, he couldn't have guessed his 29-year career in the Navy would include run-ins with German U-boats and Japanese kamikaze pilots, keeping peace in Europe during the Korean War and commanding a fleet training group during the Vietnam War. more »
	Army veteran carried key to nukes Robert Deifel never planned to join the Army. more »
	Frederick couple blazed personal and enemy trails during Vietnam War years After receiving her bachelor's degree in history from Nazareth College of Rochester, N.Y., Carol Birzer, nee Haase, wanted to leave her hometown. She wasn't eager to follow most of her friends pursuing careers in education. more »
	Whisky helped decorated soldier survive war A decorated U.S. Army veteran of two wars, Edward L. Trey, 94, has enjoyed a full life. more »
	Naval Reserve taught Frederick woman to 'keep going' Marion Rucker learned many lessons from her training in the Naval Reserve, where she was the only woman in a class of 16. more »
	Middletown scientist's work went to the moon and back He was a farm boy from North Dakota who attended a tiny college in Minnesota, but as World War II raged, Otto Berg came to Washington when the government was desperate for scientists to assist with the war effort. more »
	Hood professor earns poetry award A high school teacher in her native Houston inspired Elizabeth Knapp to pursue her love of poetry. more »
	Trooper hits the ground running After more than 4 1/2 months, Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Jerimy C. Tindal returned to his patrol duties Oct. 4. more »
	Local pastor, cyclist combines passions to help other people Every day, Roger Rinker indulges his passion for helping people, be it on a bicycle or in a church pew. more »
	Frederick man spreads good will distributing newspapers Tom Lynch secretly started distributing newspapers around his condominium building just for the fun of bringing smiles to neighbors' faces. more »
	Top deputy honored for crossing into civilian aid Frederick County Sheriff's Office Cpl. Jody Maybush is a team player. That is why he has been successful working with civilian crossing guards and the officers who supervise high schools in the county. more »
	Army wife works to keep Afghan children's toes toasty Lorie Urban, who grew up in Utah and spent several years living in Colorado, knows how important good footwear is in the snow. more »
	Working with the fishes (and turtles) As a second-grader, Adam Dunn was hooked on science thanks to the lessons taught by Mark Bowman and Jeff Grills at the Earth and Space Science Laboratory. more »
	Frederick transplant helps keep eye out for neighbors LAKE LINGANORE -- In the community of Summerfield, come Halloween night, children in costumes could receive tricks or treats -- or safety tips. more »
	Student delves into news, Bill of Rights Eleven-year-old Nash Yinger is making connections between the nation's historic documents and current events, discussing and reading news online with his family. more »
	Conductor shares her passion for classical music Elisa Koehler was seemingly destined to pursue a career in music from a young age. more »
	Pro mountain biker enjoys downtime at home before training begins It took a near-death experience to inspire Jeff Schalk to follow his dreams. more »
	Nigerian immigrant looks to be role model When Oladimeji Ibraheem joined the fledgling Association of Nigerians in Frederick in 2005, he and his colleagues noticed that many Nigerians moving to Frederick thought it was too isolated for them to stay. more »
	Soldier wins award for work with Hispanic community Groups of people all around Frederick know Army Sgt. Jose Ramon. more »
	After two decades, Mary Jane Johnson's legacy remains Mary Jane Johnson was a receptionist, a console operator. more »
	Trinity's marketing director helps clobber economy's effect In the fall of 2007, when Trinity School of Frederick Head Barbara Cartwright introduced the school's new director of marketing, she made a tongue-in-cheek comment that made the new employee gasp. more »
	Mother follows in son's career footsteps It's not unusual to hear of a child choosing to follow in a parent's footsteps. more »
	County native finds success in Oregon wines While Maryland in general and Frederick County in particular are becoming known for their wines, a Frederick County native has found success in that field in Oregon. more »
	Nurse, farmer, ag leader — 26-year-old does it all UNIONVILLE -- She's a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Frederick Memorial Hospital, but Rebecca "Becky" Burrier is just as comfortable maneuvering a tractor on the farm. more »
	Orthopedic surgeon returns to Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital For Hooman A. Pooya, going to work each day is a joy. more »
	Highway Operations worker gives back to nature through stonework Greg Young plays a life-size game of Tetris every day at work. more »
	Bicyclist pedals friendliness George Ruszat hopes to see Frederick full of bicycle paths and roads that let pedalers at all levels enjoy themselves safely as much as he does. more »
	Local man's grandfather was president's private secretary EMMITSBURG -- Tom Caulfield, an Emmitsburg resident and the owner of Chubby's Barbeque, was 8 years old when his grandfather died. more »
	Islamic Society president continues to build bridges in community Counter to stereotype, Mudusar Raza, president of the Islamic Society of Frederick, speaks perfect English. more »
	Business leader seeks to enmesh in community For anyone seeking to take advantage of the ever-growing business opportunities in and around Fort Detrick, Holly Knott is a name to know. more »
	Sawyer works to help Latino businesses become successful Marvia Sawyer knows Latino business owners face the same challenges as others in the tough economy. more »
	Deputy, sailor thanks community, wife for keeping family going SABILLASVILLE -- As a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve, Brian Mullennex has served on combat missions in Iraq. And as a deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, he's encountered his share of gun-toting criminals. more »
	Boy bakes for kids' cancer research MIDDLETOWN -- Evan Ruderman had a day off from school last week, and he spent it wisely. more »
	Local artist always in search of new subjects for paintings NEW MARKET -- Harry Richardson has clocked a lifetime of artwork and, at 67, shows no sign of slowing down. more »
	Foundation's executive director finds path back to Frederick After spending two years after college working as assistant manager and director of marketing at Valley Mall in Hagerstown, Joyce Heptner was ready for a different career path. more »
	City planner has carried lifelong interest in transportation Even while on vacation, City Transportation Planner Tim Davis can't leave the job behind. more »
	Youth football coach teaches life lessons Dentist by day and football coach by night. more »
	Frederick residents use hip-hop music to promote faith, education Like many young people in the last few decades, Frederick residents Mark Billups and Lorenzo Nichols grew up on hip-hop music, listening to a wide range of styles. more »
	Frederick resident launches nonprofit to help countrymen from Myanmar in the United States The greatest barriers to assimilation in the United States for refugees from Myanmar involve overcoming culture shock and learning English, according to Van Ling. more »
	Scout makes project of all creatures great and small When it came time for Michael Godbold to pick an Eagle Scout project, his goal was to devise something unusual. more »
	Board of elections president works for integrity of voting Even after he retired from his sales manager job at a Frederick quarry, Mark Jeffers has remained active in the community. more »
	Retiring firefighter will miss the camaraderie most of all A 34-year firefighting career will come to an end when Jeff Williamson walks out of the Germantown-Kingsview fire station for the final time today, but there'll still be a Williamson fighting fires in Montgomery County, just as there has been for nearly 50 years. more »
	Frederick native puts children first Scott Alexander has made a career out of helping raise other people's children. more »
	Election judge renders verdict on voting, country People who applaud voter turnout of 25 to 45 percent should talk with Marcus Williams. more »
	Hissey brings love of guitar to Shab Row Steve Hissey was born to be a musician. more »
	Urbana moms buckle down to expand home business When Urbana stay-at-home moms Adrienne Rupinta and Eileen Estok were looking for another outlet for their creative energy, they decided to combine two of their shared interests -- art and fashion. more »
	Park ranger's educational work: 'It's what I do' Like a superhero, John Miller spends much of his time trying to right wrongs. more »
	Volunteer has history of helping troops, strays, poor Lisa Gorham could not have been more surprised when she received an award for volunteer work from Frederick. more »
	Promoting value of handmade crafts earns Bingham national award Entrepreneurs today face a tough economy and other obstacles. more »
	Woodsboro soldier leaves Iraq with many honors When a group of American soldiers left Iraq on Aug. 28, Katie Eyler had the honor of being part of the historic border crossing. more »
	Local woman takes further steps toward breast cancer awareness MIDDLETOWN -- Denise Parker is about to embark on her third walk for breast cancer awareness. more »
	Frederick resident involved in oil spill response Joe Mullin has had a front-row seat to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico for the past four months, from his office in Virginia. more »
	Businessman has plans for EBPA One of Conrad Weaver's goals as president of Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association is to have the members leave a meeting saying it was worth their time. more »
	Wisconsin couple find Frederick to their liking After spending the last few years living in Madison, Wis., Michael and Amber Mau were ready for a change of pace. more »
	New Visitation head drawn by community, camaraderie, collegiality, comfort level New principal Paula Redman had no history with Visitation Academy, but she took the head job because it was like coming home. more »
	Friedman honored third year in a row by chamber group If you open a business in Frederick, one of the first people you will likely see is Lori Friedman. more »
	Man pursues indie filmmaking in New York A lot of folks would like to be at the helm of making a movie, and a Frederick County man may get that dream. more »
	Siblings collaborate to self-publish novel When Joshua Boehman sought an artist to illustrate a book he hoped to publish, he didn't have to look far. more »
	Lifelong friends remember early days of Thurmont Perched on opposite deck chairs, Albert Riffle and Bill Rice reminisce about growing up together, and try to remember old friends and the fun they had. more »
	Middle schooler tests the musical waters Many 11-year-olds enjoy listening to music. Donovan Gibbs, a sixth-grader at Thurmont Middle School, enjoys writing it. more »
	Middletown woman is teacher of the year MIDDLETOWN -- Marjorie Kellman didn't start her career as a teacher. more »
	Student aims to set society right with training As a young girl, Crystal Fogg always believed people should be held accountable for their actions. more »
	Local author's book gives inside look at maritime security in U.S. The continued threat to the United States from terrorists is real. more »
	Team rallies to raise money for breast cancer research When the Linganore Urbana Youth Athletic Association asked its coaches before this season to find a way to encourage community service among the teams, coach Rob Clarke of the Lightning 11-year-old traveling baseball team decided to do something close to his heart. more »
	Archaeology student asks, hopes to answer questions about Frederick slave village Shayla Monroe rises at 4 a.m. for her commute from Washington to Frederick eagerly anticipating the work ahead: digging through the trash. more »
	Graffiti artists aren't 'criminals packing guns' MIDDLETOWN -- Fie. Eye Six. Z13. HL86. more »
	Local musician, band opening act for KISS Most young boys' dreams of becoming a rock star never come true. more »
	Navy wife nears long-coveted degree Elvia Kachenchai, 45, is two final exams away from earning her bachelor's degree in business administration. more »
	Frederick student visits African nonprofits Frederick resident Denise Phelps visited so many countries this year that she had to add extra pages to her passport. more »
	Middletown junior takes talent to stage Ian Mamone will take the stage in Valley Theatre's production of "The Music Man" as Marcellus Washburn. more »
	Year in Europe leaves indelible memories for student Freezing weather didn't keep Gretchen Heine from riding her bicycle during a nearly yearlong stay as an exchange student in Europe. more »
	Hall of Fame martial artist blends body and dental skills Dr. Harvey Levy doesn't wear a martial arts outfit to his dental office. more »
	Urbana resident keeps doom metal rocking Growing up with a father who spent time in the record distribution business, Urbana's Dave Sherman was exposed at a young age to a wide range of musical styles. more »
	Man makes online stars of birds on the wing The hummingbird feeding frenzy outside the window of his Myersville home captured Steve Chambers' interest. more »
	Town employee still learning after almost 40 years After 37 years on the job, Arleen Donnelly is still learning. more »
	Harley Farm is a quiet retreat for family, their horses and goats MIDDLETOWN -- Peter and Elaine Murray had a bit of a midlife crisis back in 2002. Instead of buying a fancy sportscar, they bought a farm. more »
	Big Sweep organizer asks for community support Employees at Volunteer Frederick have been making daily visits to a website that could land them $20,000 for the Big Sweep event. more »
	Ovarian cancer researcher earns recognition Patricia Modrow oversees an ovarian cancer research program at Fort Detrick that she holds dear to her heart. She finds her job rewarding and is inspired by her co-workers. more »
	Seeing a need, volunteer rises to challenge Lance English stepped up when he saw a void in his neighborhood's leadership at a time things needed to be done. more »
	Principal hopes Brazilian exchange benefits Monocacy Elementary It's a given that Jason Anderson will go any distance to help improve student achievement at Monocacy Elementary School. more »
	Teens negotiate way to national award Nathan Corp has two years of high school to finish, but he's already looking ahead to the future. more »
	Volunteer's efforts yield $10,000 donation to homeless organization Daniel Schiffman could have chosen any number of organizations to volunteer his time. He selected the local Advocates for Homeless Families Inc. more »
	Local remodeler honored with 'Big 50' Award A Frederick remodeler has won an award in his field. more »
	Brewmaster fills a career on tap As a biochemistry student at the University of Maryland in the early '90s, Brewer's Alley brewmaster Tom Flores was undecided about his career goals. more »
	Frederick welcomes back Special Olympians Frederick County residents Candace Whiting and Lesedi D'Andrea-Penna returned home from Lincoln, Neb., sporting some heavy hardware. more »
	Library employee steps up to branch manager for summer Every day, Janet Vogel combines her love for reading and children with her position at the Thurmont Regional Library. more »
	Officer chose to serve hometown When Jason Keckler received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, in 1994, he considered a job with that city's police department. more »
	Woodsboro resident raises lots of dough WOODSBORO -- When friends ask for her recipes, Mary Sue Grossnickle refers them to a cookbook. more »
	Firefighter glad to do his part for human rights In 1996, after George Thomas IV's father died, he decided to turn his passion as a volunteer firefighter in Frederick County into his profession. more »
	ROTC cadet ready for rigors of military life When Kathleen Crockett reports for her first day at the Texas A&M ROTC Corps of Cadets, she will already be accustomed to the demanding Air Force lifestyle. more »
	Walkersville Middle student picked as Woman of Tomorrow As a 7-year-old leukemia patient at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Walkersville resident Emily Brooke Zimmerman often spoke with teenagers who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. more »
	Association involvement leads to leadership, training and networking opportunities Sue Heller came home from the National Association of Educational Office Professionals' national conference bursting with pride. more »
	Local teen soars in cadet program At 16 years old, Anna Bladey achieved her dream of flying a plane solo. more »
	Trooper-lawyer plans to fight for children Mike Perkins has become accustomed to answering questions from the witness stand during his 16 years as a Maryland State Police trooper. Admitted to the bar in December, Perkins is qualified as a lawyer to question witnesses. He said he decided to go to law school some years back when a colleague of his opted to pursue the same path more »
	81-year-old maintains garden for nursing home residents EMMITSBURG -- St. Catherine's Nursing Center residents will tell you they have a gem of a volunteer in Elaine Schmidt. more »
	Promoted trooper finds working with public rewarding Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Josh White enjoys the interaction with the public that his job entails. more »
	Minister, wife combine history, religion at local events For many Civil War re-enactors, donning the uniform and accessories is a way of presenting living history. But most have other jobs or are retired. more »
	Retired couple keep busy volunteering When it was time for Jack and Gracie Heller to start thinking about retirement, they knew they didn't want to just sit back and relax. more »
	Busiest volunteer in Frederick always has time Jennie Sue Pearson volunteers so much of her time, she barely has enough left to fill out her time sheet and turn it in. more »
	Outdoorsy grad student balances day job with nighttime pedicab pedaling [video] As summer jobs go, Brendan Weeks has an unorthodox one. more »
	Working is a habit for longtime city employee Thirty-seven years. more »
	Marine captain welcomes double-duty assignment When Marine Capt. Rob Kroes learned there would be two openings in the local reserve unit -- commanding officer of the active-duty staff and reserve company commander -- he volunteered to fill both spots. more »
	Retired math teacher tutors at nonprofit At the age of 13, Nick Diaz left his native Cuba with his mother in 1960 for the promise of a new life in the United States. more »
	Recreation director sees many changes in 17 years on the job When Roelkey Myers started his job as Frederick's recreation director, smoking was allowed in the department and only adults were allowed in the building. more »
	Rural life grew on retired schools official When avowed city person Sharon Boettinger moved in 1974 to Frederick County with her husband, she was less than thrilled to be living in a rural environment. more »
	Veggie Annie has a recipe for success Annie Marshall, known as Veggie Annie by many of her customers, is shown recently with some kale, which is one of her favorite vegetables, at The Common Market. Marshall learned about cooking from her mother. She became a single mom at 25 and started a catering business to support her 2-year-old daughter Juliana, who is now 19. more »
	Local man traces roots to Sturbridge militia BRADDOCK HEIGHTS -- Ed Smith has been tracing his family's genealogy for about 30 years. Not an easy task when your last name is Smith. more »
	Longtime pharmacist receives coveted industry award David Robert Fulton Jr., owner of Whitesell Pharmacy in Frederick, is the 2010 recipient of the Bowl of Hygeia Award. more »
	Intern learns ropes at sheriff's office Working as a server at Ceresville Mansion for the past six years, Jessica Stauffer knows the ins and outs of weddings and other events. more »
	For theater camp director, the play's the thing Julie Herber has been bringing children out of their shells for 11 years. more »
	Teacher travels for more than just fun For many educators on their spring or summer break, travel is strictly a leisure activity. For Maryland School for the Deaf social studies teacher Martin O'Brien, it is a way to make a difference in the world. more »
	Tattoo artist finds home downtown Eric Brooks is trying to shed the stigma that tattoos carry with them. more »
	City Hall has attitude adjuster at front desk If cheerful Chuck Thompson is on duty, it may be hard to fight city hall. more »
	High school play launched lighting career The show that lit Frederick resident Dennis Degen's career was called "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." more »
	Woman helps people lose weight with new outlook MIDDLETOWN -- Marusia Zearfoss looks at weight loss as a lifestyle challenge. more »
	Ag teacher gets an opportunity to hone her craft MIDDLETOWN -- Middletown High School has the oldest agricultural program in the state and has taught agricultural education to students uninterrupted since 1912. more »
	TJ grad embarks on Air Force officer training When Thomas Jividen leaves today for the Air Force Academy in Colorado, he'll have the honor of being one of a small group to receive a congressional appointment to a military academy. more »
	Retired school staffer to tackle third bucket list Mary Sue Rice's first assignment in 1990 as the community liaison at Ballenger Creek Middle School was to plan the new building's dedication. more »
	Home -- and homeland security -- topic of book chapter Mark Landahl used to handle textbooks on a daily basis when he was a social studies teacher at Windsor Knolls Middle School. more »
	Local teenager wants to become pastor At 16, Kavonte Duckett is pondering a career as a pastor of a small Frederick church just like the one he has always attended. more »
	Local Girl Scout honored for making recycling fun MOUNT AIRY -- Recent Linganore High School graduate Stephanie James has more than a gold award to show for her yearlong recycling education program. more »
	Lieutenant to retire after nearly 30 years of service Working security at the now-closed Woodward & Lothrop department store in Montgomery County, Stephen Tuel found out he enjoyed catching criminals. more »
	Old pictures preserve history for couple History can be a fragile thing. Not only memories can fade, but photos and artifacts can suffer the toll of time. more »
	9-year-old collects can tabs for charity While eating at McDonalds, Cole Lee, 9, of Libertytown, was drawn to the container collecting donations for the Ronald McDonald House, a charity that provides lodging and other services to the families of children hospitalized with serious illnesses. He decided to make a donation. more »
	Student combines passions for dance and teaching, looks forward to future A seasoned dancer now, Jessica Madden's craft didn't always come easy. more »
	Intern puts public policy theory to test Jeff Smith is putting his public policy education to use for Frederick City Hall this summer. more »
	Bringing young horses along Brittany Stoddard helped fit a young customer at Stablemates Inc. with a pair of boots. more »
	HRC treasurer works to improve human rights in the county Jack Thomas Sr. became involved with the Frederick County Human Relations Commission in 2006 after the controversy surrounding the arrest of six African-American students in Jena, La., resulting from the beating of a white classmate. more »
	TJ grad thankful for NCI internship experience Stephen Lavanier will enter Penn State in the fall with an impressive r?sum?. more »
	Law student explores politics, constitutional issues New Market resident Mark Trammell has always been interested in politics, so he's excited about spending his summer in Washington. more »
	Lawyer logs back-to-back mission trips This spring had Anthony M. Cecala wearing different hats. more »
	Urbana equestrian team sits tall in the saddle URBANA -- Six years ago, two Urbana High School students decided to form a school equestrian team for their senior project. Today, the club lives on and is starting to gain respect as a full-fledged team sport. more »
	Tending crops keeps couple young JEFFERSON -- Some people have a green thumb. It's fair to say Kenneth Zimmerman has two of them. more »
	Supervisor honored for work with victims Making a trip to the supermarket sometimes takes a little bit longer than Rosario Garcia anticipates. more »
	Retired history professor writing third book For retired Hood College history professor Gerald McKnight, much of the early part of his life conditioned him to question American policy and challenge the officially recognized versions of events. more »
	Mother, daughter spurred to walk, raise money Like many people, Cathie Duncan has seen her life affected by breast cancer. She watched her mother battle the disease and has lost two friends to it. more »
	Tuscarora student has fond memories of his dad Jordan Frank flipped his cell phone open so he could show a customer at Two Paws Up on South Carroll Street what a cool dog looks like. more »
	Middletown women planting for future MIDDLETOWN -- The Middletown Valley Community Garden Association formed 21Ú2 years ago, and its first project has finally taken root. more »
	Casino dealer-in-training excited to meet people Ten years in the insurance business drove John Poole to gambling -- as a virtue, not a vice. more »
	TransIT driver 'a natural' behind the wheel Francis Costanza's skills in driving a truck helped him in tight competition during a "roadeo." more »
	Mentor's encouragement leads to career While working as a paramedic for a commercial medical transportation provider in the late 1990s, David Kitzinger received encouragement from his mentor, Kevin Straight, to join the Maryland State Police. more »
	Marine wife prepares for big homecoming With Frederick's company of Marine reservists due back on American soil any day now, the Marines' relatives have thought of countless questions about how to prepare, what to expect, the timing of their loved ones' return and more. more »
	Engineer fulfills goal via Peace Corps An engineering degree and the Peace Corps are taking Peter Paskowsky of Frederick on the world traveling service mission he desired. more »
	FCC American Sign Language instructor tries to build bridges David Martin's first job out of college was traveling the United States and Canada, recruiting students to attend his alma mater, Gallaudet University. more »
	Outgoing TransIT Plus manager praises drivers, customers Christy Jones is preparing to "de-TransIT." more »
	Detective looks to revive family life During his 22 years at the Frederick Police Department, William Forder has solved homicides and unraveled a murder-for-hire plot. more »
	Equipped for life, one Emmitsburg man's journey EMMITSBURG -- Emmitsburg resident Chris Higgs loves fly-fishing and the quiet life a small town offers. more »
	Man loses 84 pounds old-fashioned way -- diet and exercise Like many former scholastic athletes, Jack Hopkins gained some weight after he finished college and hung up his football cleats. more »
	Opera star stays connected to Thurmont Before he became an international opera star, Richard Troxell was just a rural teenage boy who loved go-carts, motorcycles, driving tractors and classical music. more »
	Radio newswoman says she's a mother first As a college student starting her broadcasting career, Dianah Gibson never thought of herself as a morning person. more »
	Intern learns the ropes at sheriff's office Stephanie Beck's dream job would be to work for the FBI's cyber unit. more »
	Frederick artist asks community to have a heart for hunger Frederick artist Matt Long spent his summers growing up in Cape May, N.J., enjoying the beach and carefree living. more »
	Friends hope to find friends for lonely animals, seniors Friends Jaclyn Franzak and Aliya Merhi like the idea of spreading friendship between lonely animals and senior citizens. more »
	Combat medic, artist wins Army contest Sgt. Christopher Giddinge would rather be in a combat zone than a media interview. more »
	Leaving team not an option for coach Salia Dangamuwa cannot bear the thought of leaving his team. more »
	Local student tapping her way across America A Frederick teenager is part of a touring dance group giving performances across the U.S. more »
	Court deputy helps couple pick up the pieces As the Frederick County courthouse deputy assigned to provide security in Circuit Courtroom 2, Martin Fisher routinely hears tales of sadness and despair people bring on themselves. But during a week's vacation to New Orleans in March, he got to work helping a couple facing trying times through no fault of their own. more »
	Bugler sounds call to honor those who served JEFFERSON -- There's a shortage of buglers in the military, so Millard Haines doesn't mind tooting his own horn. more »
	Woman runs for leukemia research MIDDLETOWN -- Lisa Augustine never envisioned herself as a runner. more »
	Juggling three jobs and school, runner trains for first half marathon Susan Buckley is either sleeping, running or working. more »
	Mom tackles Frederick Marathon on heels of Boston Lisa Hickman, 43, is a married mother of three and works as a controller at a Bethesda software company. more »
	Two Linganore students earn spots on national rifle team Two Linganore High School students with a passion for shooting earned two of the four spots on a national championship rifle shooting team. more »
	Diversity more than a job description for HRC award winner Beverly Hendrix is passionate about diversity. more »
	Bar president echoes grandfather's example 50 years later As president of the Bar Association of Frederick County, Peter D. Fitzpatrick is following in his grandfather's footsteps. more »
	Woman loves working with small animals A customer walked into Rick's Fish and Pet Supply on West Patrick Street on Monday night concerned about a wild baby rabbit a cat had caught. more »
	Hotelier gets national award for leadership, community involvement Michael Henningsen planned to be a computer programmer for IBM. more »
	Comedian combines improv, filmmaking to create viral video Thomas Scholtes is fast becoming the local equivalent of song spoofer "Weird Al" Yankovic. more »
	Filmmaking couple vie for summer travel gig in Delmarva A Frederick couple are finalists vying for the opportunity to spend the summer exploring the Delmarva coast while the filmmakers chronicle their adventures in a series of web videos, still photography, social media applications and blogs. more »
	Frederick resident named Maryland Small Business Account Advocate of the Year A Frederick resident who has helped business owners through the local SCORE chapter has been named Maryland Small Business Account Advocate of the Year. more »
	Longtime child care provider plans reunion Sandy Johns has changed a lot of diapers, mastered the art of potty training, guided the transition from bottles to sippy cups and given out hundreds of hugs as a child care provider. more »
	Dog owner likes new law's refreshment Jessica Frishkorn of New Market and her German shepherd, Eros, seem to like the idea that dogs could be present in outdoor dining sites. more »
	Setting and accomplishing goal earns teacher a spot in Boston marathon When 25,000 runners take to the streets of Boston on Monday for the 114th version of the city's venerable marathon, Thurmont Middle School teacher Heather Burgess will be among them. more »
	Analyst helps to find criminals Kelly Jones' entire family is involved in law enforcement. more »
	Football coach dreams of a Frederick homecoming Rick Reeder is a man with a mission, and it's one that's only partly fulfilled. more »
	Horticulturist focuses on sustainable farming ADAMSTOWN -- Taking care of the land is a way of life for many farmers, as is giving back to the community where they live and work. more »
	Local author calls actor a 'Reluctant Witness' Robert Taylor's 34-year film career was intentionally forgotten. more »
	Avid hiker organizes Frederick chapter of Trail Dames Linda Turner was more of a beach lover than a hiker until the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed her outlook. more »
	UMBC senior earns Miss Urbana title Victory Mohamed will graduate this spring from the University of Maryland -- Baltimore County, earning a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in international affairs. more »
	Police volunteer receives award Joleen Hart worked for State Farm Insurance for 35 years and retired in August 2008. more »
	Award-winning teacher enjoys lighting the spark in her students Urbana High School teacher Michelle Shearer believes it is important to motivate students and get them charged up about science. more »
	Local nurse is watching out for you Nancy Boyd, a registered nurse, has made a career and volunteer life out of looking out for just about everybody she can. more »
	Marine inspired to serve by grandfathers First Sgt. Evan Good always wanted to be a Marine, to follow his grandfathers' footsteps. more »
	Town Hall of Fame inductee enjoys local history James "Pete" Bowlus' return from Prince George's County to Mount Airy in 2000 for the town's first Hall of Fame banquet was more than just a homecoming. more »
	92-year-old lawyer not the retiring kind W. Jerome Offutt knows a thing or two about practicing law. more »
	Boys and Girls Club making a difference with Coblentz's help With Lisa Coblentz's help, the Boys and Girls Club of Frederick started with one small after-school program in the Sagner Community Center in the fall of 2002. more »
	Native Venezuelan embraces life in Frederick County Francisco Silva immigrated to the United States from Venezuela during the Chavez regime in the mid-1990s. more »
	Woman works to preserve Middletown Valley MIDDLETOWN -- Elizabeth Bauer lives in the shadow of South Mountain. She can see the area where the Battle of South Mountain was fought and the rolling farmland that has characterized the area for generations. more »
	Frederick County employee going strong after 37 years Donald "Sammy" Davis has spent more than half his life serving the Frederick County Highway Operations Department. more »
	Walkersville gets new resident trooper Cpl. Dave Keller went to work in his father's family business after high school and classes at Carroll Community College. more »
	Sagner resident finds peace in community Patsy Alfred has gladly left Washington behind for the peace she has found in Frederick. more »
	Teacher shares her love of running with next generation Liz Lowrie started running at age 5. more »
	Guard vet still works to promote military John Wilcox Jr. retired from the Maryland Army National Guard in 1982 after 28 years of service. more »
	Advocate works to provide access to health and language services Joel Minton's interest in furthering his career as a teacher of English as a second language began on a trip to South Korea in 1999 and part of 2000. more »
	Retired trooper polices Capitol records David Reichenbaugh no longer carries a gun to work, and he doesn't respond to crime scenes, but he's doing police work just the same as a reports specialist for the U.S. Capitol Police in Washington. more »
	Rosensteel thinks Emmitsburg is a special place EMMITSBURG -- He has been called Emmitsburg's biggest cheerleader, and listening to Bob Rosensteel talk about his hometown, it becomes obvious that's a description he does not mind. more »
	Girl raises awareness of Alzheimer's with fashion show Kendall Bill? knew she needed to do her part for Alzheimer's disease awareness when a boy in her class made a rude comment about the disease. more »
	Thurmont's newest police officer looks forward to job's excitement Astronaut, firefighter, doctor, lawyer. All childhood dreams. But Christopher Stanley pursued a different one: police officer. more »
	Negative space, positive vibe Dan Spinnler worked as a surveyor for four years, spending much of that time in Washington admiring the stencil graffiti of "Borf," aka John Tsombikos, and Shepard Fairey, the underground artist who created both the ubiquitous OBEY anti-propaganda posters and the iconic HOPE image of presidential candidate Barack Obama. more »
	Late father inspired son's career choice Maryland State Police Cpl. Eric Corbin did not have to look far for his inspiration to go into law enforcement. more »
	Trooper of the Year named Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Richard Kulina remembers being in middle school in 1992 when a Myersville volunteer firefighter was killed by a drunken driver on U.S. 40. more »
	Centenarian looks back on life of music, faith Mary Unglesbee turns 100 today. more »
	Cancer survivor makes jewelry to help others raise funds Bev Shelton has led an active life. Marrying her high school sweetheart, traveling the world as a military wife, owning a business, directing a professional organization and working with nonprofit groups has kept her busy for 69 years. more »
	Frederick woman looks to continue, expand services for deaf population Jackie Kanekuni's dream for some time has been to provide Frederick's deaf population with full access to the community. more »
	From high seas to bright lights When he enlisted in the Navy in 2004, Tony Lee Privette, a graduate of Brunswick High School, put his theatrical dreams on hold to serve his country. more »
	New York Times veteran editor moves to Frederick for peaceful retirement Jack Topchik is a former editor at The New York Times, but if you try to call him out on it, he will stop you. more »
	County Bookmobile driver loves his job A visitor boarding the Frederick County Public Library Bookmobile at one of its many stops will usually be greeted by Christopher A. Long. more »
	Local club president says rugby is 'a game for life' Jeff Arendt discovered rugby football 30 years ago and has been hitting the pitch ever since. As president of the Frederick Rugby Football Club, Arendt works to spread the sport to the Greater Maryland region. more »
	Frederick native cartoons for a living Cartoonist and Frederick native Danielle Corsetto self-publishes her own daily web comic. more »
	Word-of-mouth helps contractor build business Releasing a fork from his weathered hands, David Rosenberger of Mount Airy leans back after dinner with his wife, Deborah, and son, Carson. more »
	For Thurmont woman, hockey season is the only season Jennifer Shipp lives for the time of the year when she can lace up her skates and hit the ice rink. more »
	Trainer takes time for guide dog puppies "I need to open the door slowly, because Casey needs to stay seated the whole time. She needs to learn," Nancy Shoemaker said, welcoming a visitor into her home near Baker Park in Frederick. more »
	Photographer captures share of 'priceless' memories on film Before the 1989 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Baltimore, Charlie Covell thought photography was just a hobby. Afterward, things changed. more »
	She saw her future in lights While operating the light board for a theatrical production in her second semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland, Tammy-Lynne Guglielmo fell in love with stage lighting and declared theater as her major. more »
	Scout brings in 2.7 tons of recyclable electronics for Eagle project A Walkersville High School student who plans to pursue a career in computer science put that interest to work for his Eagle Scout project. more »
	Local woman leads choral group into 34th year Nancy R. Roblin did not grow up in a musical family. When she was 4, she went to a Christmas party where people were crowded around a piano singing carols. Roblin had never seen anything like it, she said. -- more »
	Skiing makes Frederick dentist smile When he is not perfecting smiles, Dr. Nils Olson loves skiing. more »
	Metal wire is local artist's chosen medium Frederick artist Mark Coburn, 56, was raised in Washington, the child of two beatniks. more »
	Yoga brings balance to business owner's life When Dorcas Quynn McWilliams backpacked around the world, she learned more about herself and the practice of yoga. more »
	Fairley now familiar face in Hagerstown Richard Fairley is becoming a familiar face at St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown. more »
	Music and yoga unite to fuel healthy career Dominica Knapp has two passions in life, and she is lucky enough to unite both of them in her career. more »
	Age no obstacle in quest for fitness When Middletown resident Anna Fiorentino, 76, walks into the group fitness classes at Fitness First in Frederick, she doesn't think much about it. She just does it. more »
	Hardware store expands to meet needs Steve Testerman owns and operates Young's Nursery, Garden Center and Hardware Store on Woodville Road in Unionville. Testerman has built up the store and stock over the past several years and offers a hardware ranging from tiny rivets and fasteners to fine tools. more »
	Seasoned investigator 'ready to move on' Paul Gerstner has been fighting crime for nearly four decades, first with the Maryland State Police and later with the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office. more »
	Restaurant manager finds joy in work For Susan Witmer, going to work is like walking into her own house at the end of the day. more »
	Hood grad student works on greenhouse gas inventory Frederick County government has taken steps to reduce electricity and fuel consumption, but, until now, officials have not known exactly how those changes are affecting the environment. more »
	10 puppies is a lot, but not for Mave Ten puppies is a lot for a first-time mother to handle, but Mave took it all in stride, said Carol Rollman, her owner. Mave, 3, exercised daily during her pregnancy. She herded livestock and chased predators away from her home, Sycamore Spring Farm on Elmer Derr Road, Rollman said. more »
	Brunswick grad home after year in Afghanistan After spending a year seeking out improvised explosive devices that most soldiers hope to avoid, Army Spc. Nicholas Selby is home, safe and sound. more »
	Officer: Police work is a calling Lt. Clark Pennington loves his job. In 12 years with the Frederick Police Department, Pennington has worked as supervisor of the police academy/training, supervisor of community services and patrol, hostage negotiator, motorcycle officer, and now patrol commander and public information coordinator. more »
	Meeting the Jonas Brothers: TJ sophomore's 'Make-A-Wish' comes true When the Make-A-Wish Foundation brought April Willis to meet the Jonas Brothers before a recent concert, the 15-year-old Gov. Thomas Johnson sophomore decided to return the favor to someone else. more »
	Alcorn honored as Chamber's top ambassador You are a new or prospective member of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. more »
	Frederick grad seeks to make a difference abroad through volunteering Like many students recently out of college, Katy Griffith wanted to make a difference. She wanted to volunteer, but wanted to do it in another part of the world. more »
	City cop's retirement brief, walking a beat again For 19 years, Jerry Morales patrolled the city's streets as an officer with the Frederick Police Department. more »
	Monkees still sound sweet to local collector Michael Smith has a room in his Frederick home packed full of Monkees memorabilia. His collection includes records, banners, pins and a model of the Monkeemobile, one of his favorite pieces. more »
	Visitor center veteran retires, recalls unforgettable moments After nearly 24 years greeting Frederick County's visitors, Frederick native Janet Houck has some unforgettable memories to take into retirement. more »
	Online shop owner promotes Frederick County animal shelter A local graphic design artist is launching an online store to promote the Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center. more »
	Urbana pole vaulter's new challenge: the Marines Dustin Fishman spent his four years at Urbana High School running track, pole vaulting and playing mellophone in the marching band. more »
	Groth takes spot atop school board Incoming Frederick County Board of Education President Katie Groth has given her own children a life opposite the one she lived as a child. Groth, the daughter of a career soldier, lived all over the world and attended about a dozen different schools by the time she graduated from high school. She attended three schools in seventh grade. more »
	Adamstown boy plays Fritz in 'The Nutcracker' Between the ages of 3 and 9, Noah Strand's mother, Amanda, kept asking him to take ballet classes. more »
	One-man-band video producer has high hopes after MTV award It's a long way from a teenager with little career ambition to an MTV Video Music Award winner. more »
	From startup to startup: Local launches wellness magazine Frederick resident Tim Brady worked for startup companies before launching one of his own in fall 2009. It is a quarterly publication about health and wellness called Be Well Frederick. more »
	Woman's love of Christmas trees helped her through tragedy THURMONT -- Most people have one Christmas tree, or maybe two. Jenny West has 10 trees -- all decorated -- in her house. more »
	Frederick man finds musical success after performance career cut short Kenneth A. Oldham Jr.'s aspirations as a musician were cut short by a case of tendinitis in his right thumb. more »
	Recovering patient returns to thank saviors Each time he takes off in a Maryland State Police helicopter, Trooper First Class Lance Shank knows the flight could determine whether a patient survives. more »
	Frederick acupuncturist joins state board Frederick acupuncturist Kate Carter will be lending a hand to help the state regulate and license practitioners. more »
	Frederick woman gives back through alum sorority When Felicia Turner was growing up in Gloucester, Va., and needed scholarships to help her through college and on to a career in social service, she received an offer for help. more »
	Wilcom's love for agriculture follows her into retirement MONROVIA -- Evelyn Wilcom's retirement Tuesday at the 94th Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention in Ocean City was the culmination of more than five decades of involvement in the state and local agricultural scene. more »
	Ballenger Creek Elementary more like home than work to longtime teacher Jessica Brown has come full circle in her career as a physical education teacher. more »
	Photographer continues local calendar tradition About 27 years ago, real estate agent Cecilia Bach and photographer Harriet Wise were on a ski trip to Vermont. more »
	Heartly House worker juggles jobs, volunteers with police Michelle Pentony is lucky. more »
	TJ High midfielder runs 50 miles Brad Scott, in his own words, is "not really into running." more »
	From tragedy to triumph: Women move on through volunteering Susan Bruchey-Hamalainen and her daughter, Lori Pettyjohn, were devastated when Pettyjohn's child was victimized by a former Maryland State Police trooper. more »
	Faith, temperament keys for Christian counselor's practice Faith is the cornerstone of Bea Gruber's counseling practice. more »
	Virtual social networker refreshes with TM Knoxville resident Duncan Work specializes in virtual social networks. more »
	Mount Airy man acquiesces to doting on dog George E. Fusco Sr. did not want a dog. more »
	Two Marines lead Toys for Tots despite being short-staffed Two Marine sergeants are gearing up to help local children this holiday season through their unit's annual Toys for Tots drive. Sgts. William Burwell and William Wolbert are coordinating this year's drive, which includes more than 75 events and 200 drop-off locations in western and central Maryland. more »
	'Background person' humbled by award Gov. Thomas Johnson High School secretary Kathy Hofer considers herself a behind-the-scenes player. more »
	Foreign volunteers helping Americans in need Alex Lepp and Sebastian Peters didn't know where they would land when they signed up for a yearlong volunteer mission. more »
	A youthful exuberance lights local woman It's an observation her sister Betty Rippeon Gruber, 66, validates. more »
	Father, son fought together for voting rights Carl Snyder, like many young people, registered to vote when he got his first driver's license. more »
	Local woman is a relentless multitasker When Kelly Taylor's 6-month-old son, Max, had a successful heart transplant in 2000, she felt it was her turn to give back. more »
	One man spearheads quest to restore historic aqueduct George Lewis wants to rebuild history. more »
	Passion for agriculture lands woman Maryland fair award A lifetime of involvement in agriculture has led to Becky Brashear receiving the Fair Person of the Year Award -- the highest award the Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows bestows. more »
	Local lawyer finds years in Hong Kong rewarding With President Barack Obama's trip to China and the nation's increasing reliance on that country for financial and trade relations, Jason Buhi's ambassadorship was timely. more »
	Woman changes jobs for love of animals Rachel McVey has always had a professional interest in criminal justice. And she's always been around animals. more »
	Wheelchair athlete gets state-of-the-art leg braces Gail Gaeng walks with the help of braces and runs with the help of her wheelchair. New technology now is making it easier for her to walk. more »
	Frederick reminds 'Peruvian redneck' of his homeland Luis Perry has traveled both his native Peru and the U.S., first making bracelets, then working as a laborer, a pipefitter and now a painter. Landing on a farm in Frederick County was like returning to his roots. more »
	National Guard officer wins award for volunteerism Ronald Pitts, a master sergeant in the Maryland National Guard, built his career on helping local employers and Army guardsmen and reservists. more »