Local Advice – Page 2

Adam Bradley: It’s Game Time With Lead ‘Em Up And Hardwood Hustle

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Adam Bradley is proud and eager to share that he was born and raised in Maryland. “I’m a Maryland guy through and through. I think Maryland is the best state in the country. Everything about it – Old Bay, crabs, the water..”

He grew up in Montgomery County where he attended Watkins Mill HS. He and his wife moved to Frederick County about ten years ago and purchased a home.

They are the proud parents of Georgia, a toddler who is “absolutely incredible. We absolutely love loving on her, being with her and having her in our world.”

Antoine Thomas: Discover What Clean Really Looks Like With ATQ Cleaning

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Antoine Thomas, aka Papa, is a true Fredericktonian, born and raised here. He attended TJ High School where he played basketball under Coach Tom Dickman. Now he’s raising his own children here.

Quincy is eight years old and “has the potential to grow to be 6’10” — that’s what the doctors are saying. He’s tall for his age like I was when I was growing up.”

Papa says it’s too early to tell if he’s inherited the athletic genes but he’s looking forward to playing football. “He played basketball last year and he did a good job. He wants to continue to play sports so I’m excited!”Continue Reading …

Joyce Renner: Discover The Power Of Reiki And Reflexology At Body And Sole Wellness

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Joyce Renner has lived in Middletown, Maryland all of her life. She has been married for thirty years and has a thirteen-year-old son. “We stay busy watching him play sports.”

She also volunteers at the Middletown Fire Department. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading and continuing her education.

Joyce has national certification as a Reflexologist and is now a Level II Reiki Practitioner. In addition, she’s Aroma Touch Certified and is an independent wellness advocate for doTerra Essential Oils.Continue Reading …

Francine Shaw: Maintain A Cleaner, Safer Kitchen With Food Safety Training Solutions

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Francine Shaw resided in McConnellsburg, Pa. until she was about thirteen years old. She then moved to Chambersburg, Pa. where she graduated from high school. She moved back to McConnellsburg about twenty-eight years ago with her ex-husband who works for PennDOT.

Francine has two adult children. Her son is an engineer and her daughter is a professional makeup artist. A seven-year-old granddaughter “with a sixteen-year-old mindset” is the joy of her life.

She also has two cats and enjoys traveling for leisure as much as she can. At other times, she’s traveling for her business. Her company provides consultations and training programs intended to reduce food borne illnesses.Continue Reading …

Frederick Wellness Educator Katelyn Laflin Lists The 7 Benefits of Juice Plus

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Katelyn Laflin was born in California but raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She was always determined to grow up to “leave Nebraska and never come back.” When she graduated from high school, she moved to Colorado to attend the University of Denver.

A love for food and the strong desire to help others led her to a major in Hospitality Management and a minor in Leadership Studies. Her first job after college was with Hillstone Restaurant Group in Miami.

She was transferred to East Hampton, NY and then Dallas, Texas — all in just the first six months with the company. She remained in Texas for two years. It’s where she met her future husband, even though he was originally from Nebraska, too — and only about one hour away!Continue Reading …

Clare Ahalt, Creator of Fine Art Portraiture, Offers 3 Great Reasons To Work With A Professional Photographer

written by: Zanne Lamb-Hunt

Clare Ahalt is originally from Nottingham, England. She attended law school there and obtained her Masters in International Law at American University Washington College of Law after moving to Frederick, Maryland. She is a Foreign Law Specialist with the Library of Congress.

Clare lives on a small horse farm at the base of Frederick’s Catoctin Mountain along with her husband, Dr. Brooks Ahalt, DVM and owner of Jefferson Veterinary Hospital, and five children. “We have horses, dogs, cats and chickens… a whole menagerie. I think we may be getting a piggy here soon.”
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