Diamond

Name: Diamond ID: A13033884 Color: Fawn and white Breed: Pit bull-terrier mix Diamond is a 7-month-old spayed female pit bull-terrier mix. She is now weighs 46 pounds. Diamond has stunning hazelnut-colored eyes. She has white on her head and on her chest, along with the tip of her tail. She would be best in homes with children older than 8 years old because of her puppy energy and still needs to learn how to walk nicely on the leash.

shappell@herald-mail.com Eight days after a sport utility vehicle crashed into him and crushed his arm, 12-year-old Tyler Jones was not dwelling on negatives Monday. Instead, he's thinking about his return to school later this month and a return to the Little League baseball diamond before the summer ends. Tyler, a seventh-grader at Springfield Middle School and an honor roll student, is recovering from injuries he suffered Feb. 22 in the front yard of his 215 Artizan St. home.

wandaw@herald-mail.com Diamond customers who do their homework can increase the value of their purchases and avoid uninformed decisions that could cost them money and unnecessary frustrations, said some area diamond experts. Suzie Vance, owner of Elegance Unlimited Jewelers in Hagerstown, said she was broken hearted when a customer sought her advice after buying a one-carat diamond from an Internet based company. "The young man didn't educate himself before he bought the stone," Vance said.

SMITHSBURG - Clear Spring's boys basketball team came to Smithsburg Tuesday and brought with them some painful memories to the Leopards. It wasn't all that long ago that Smithsburg was riding an unbearably long losing streak - much like the Blazers have right now. It was a time when the monkey on the Leopards' back felt like King Kong. So with Clear Spring putting up a fight in the first half, Smithsburg became motivated to become diamond cutters with a quick start in the third quarter to put away a diamond in the rough in a 69-47 victory to extend the Blazers' losing streak to 25 games.

How to ask for a date By TERI JOHNSON Staff Writer Beads of perspiration form on your brow as you grip the telephone receiver in your shaking hand. You're not calling about a $3,000 mistake on your tax bill, or to see if you were chosen for the job that will launch your career. You're trying to get the nerve to ask that great guy in your racquetball class for a date. How can you make sure you're not courting disaster? The words you use aren't important, says Dr. Dickson Diamond, a Washington, D.C., psychiatrist who specializes in relationship issues.

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- One of three people who authorities believe was involved in the theft or attempted theft of jewelry from malls in four states last year was arraigned Thursday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court in connection with an incident at Martinsburg Mall, according to records. Bruce Timothy Shelton, 48, of Hillcrest Heights, Md., was charged with grand larceny on July 9, 2007. The charge stemmed from the theft of six diamond rings from Friedman's Jewelers, according to court records.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Cumberland Valley chapter of Pheasants Forever added more than 50 new members at its membership banquet and fundraiser on Sept. 13 at Black's Woods in Mercersburg, Pa. The event included a raffle and silent auction, along with dinner catered by Flannery's Tavern on the Square in Mercersburg. Many guests also bought a chance for the "Champagne on Ice" diamond. The organization sold 40 tickets for a chance to win a .25-carat loose diamond worth more than $500 and enjoyed a glass of champagne while they waited to hear the winning number.

For Danielle Hose, Aug. 4, 2010, was a memorable day. In a boat on a lake near Big Pool, the 22-year-old Williamsport native was fishing with Joseph Siler Jr., her boyfriend of about three years, something they had done many times before. But this time was different. Instead of hooking a largemouth bass or bluegill from the waters below, Siler, 23, reeled in his future wife. “I stood up (in the boat) to get something and he turned around in his seat with the ring box,” Hose said.

Baseball/Softball One thing is certain in Washington County at this point in time. Only North Hagerstown can claim to have a pair of unbeaten diamond teams. The Hubs have won their first five baseball games following Wednesday's 6-4 win over South Hagerstown, while the girls moved to 3-0 on Thursday with a 7-2 victory over the rival Rebels. Last season, the North girls lost their first two games before finishing 12-8. Stats builders In baseball, Mercersburg Academy senior infielder Colin Gibbons-Fly has been a thorn at the plate for opponents.

Zach Changuris of Hagerstown is half Greek and half Irish, but growing up, St. Patrick's Day stuck out to him as the only day when his family recognized Irish traditions. He took his memories of the holiday to Municipal Stadium on Saturday, starting the first Dublin at the Diamond, a celebration of the holiday and Irish culture. “I've always been a big fan of St. Patrick's Day, but I grew up in a very Greek household,” he said. “Three-hundred sixty-four days a year, we were all Greek all the time, but my mom was Irish.” Changuris and his wife, Jennifer, were in charge of Saturday's event.

It's often said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. And that's no blarney. From the wearing of leprechaun hats to the consumption of green beer and corned beef, people of all ancestral backgrounds have embraced the holiday with open arms. Virtually every American city throws some semblance of a party to celebrate March 17. Chicago dyes its river green, New York and Boston compete for the best parade and Kansas City, Mo., starts the day with an Irish Mass, followed by a grand procession through the streets and an annual food drive called "Go for the Green.

Name: Diamond Age: 2 years old Color: Tan Breed: American Staffordshire Mix ID: A17191717 Sweet, shy, yet sensitive to loud noises, Diamond is an extremely lovable girl who just wants to be near someone. Affection could be her middle name because she loves to give " puppy hugs. " Diamond and many other animals are available for adoption at The Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

For Danielle Hose, Aug. 4, 2010, was a memorable day. In a boat on a lake near Big Pool, the 22-year-old Williamsport native was fishing with Joseph Siler Jr., her boyfriend of about three years, something they had done many times before. But this time was different. Instead of hooking a largemouth bass or bluegill from the waters below, Siler, 23, reeled in his future wife. “I stood up (in the boat) to get something and he turned around in his seat with the ring box,” Hose said.

Baseball For two Washington County teams, today brings an opportunity to improve on its current status. Williamsport — trying to reverse its fortunes from the past two years — can make a name for itself among the Class 1A ranks today when it hosts Catoctin in a key MVAL Antietam matchup. Currently at 5-2 and on a four-game winning streak, the Wildcats have not lost since a 5-3 setback to Catoctin on March 28. They also own a 24-13 decision over Clear Spring and a 7-7 tie with South Hagerstown that has yet to be concluded officially in the standings.

I still get this complaint every so often, as does pretty much everyone who works here, I imagine: "You guys over at The Herald-Mail are just trying to sell newspapers. " I always tell them, "Oh no, no, no ... No. Selling newspapers is the furthest thing from our minds. Really. See, we in the newspaper industry are of the sincere opinion that the nation's landfills are in critical need of extra mass, so we are merely manufacturing the bulkiest product we can think of in order to address the shortage.

The Humane Society of Washington County is warning pet owners to be aware of pet food recalls. A recent press release from the Food and Drug Administration indicated Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall of cat food. On Sept. 23, Diamond Pet Foods recalled Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat food due to the potential to produce thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological.