The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA In the Spotlight 2012-02-11T07:07:28-05:00 urn:uuid:b13dea0c-48bd-4dff-a76e-aedfa2adfaf4 A hunt for heroes: Somerset Co. man takes Purple Heart vets on Canada adventure Frank Sojak urn:uuid:1c7a4af8-35dd-4aef-b242-0135675d51ed 2012-02-10T22:03:28-05:00 <p> Earl Adams is serving those who have placed their lives on the line for our country and is searching for more heroes.</p> A bone to pick: Beetle colony helps taxidermist perfect his craft Tom Lavis urn:uuid:74a6e2eb-ceb2-4725-9cd8-c725d1fc6a8a 2012-02-03T21:49:38-05:00 <p> Dan Brant is the kind of guy who can really bug you.</p> Passion for piano: 92-year-old helps youngsters develop musical talent Arlene Johns urn:uuid:f928f20a-3be2-4a7d-980a-a374854dafc1 2012-01-27T22:19:57-05:00 <p> When Sara June Emigh visits her doctor&#8217;s office, they mark 4 feet 8 inches on her chart.<br /> Emigh may be tiny, but what she lacks in size she more than makes up for in talent and determination.</p> Prepared to help: Johnstown volunteer shares lifelong love for Scouting Kelly Urban urn:uuid:39f0d301-f4bd-4d76-9255-b000ab3e1742 2012-01-20T23:27:35-05:00 <p> Rhonda Grasso has a passion for the Girl Scouts, so much so that if you ask her, she&#8217;ll tell you she bleeds green.</p> ‘It’s like home’: Bed & breakfast grew from Nicktown mom’s vision Ruth Rice urn:uuid:1c9bb00a-ad6e-419d-b6cf-10f7781f9f6e 2012-01-13T23:15:42-05:00 <p> Rosemary Cramer of Nicktown wants to make everyone feel at home.</p> 'I have been blessed': Despite obstacles, man finds way to minister to others Frank Sojak urn:uuid:69545276-413d-4cb9-83de-e9a266e98aaf 2012-01-06T22:00:38-05:00 <p> Les Peterson Jr. of Westmont has a penchant for serving others.</p> Blazing a trail: Paint Twp. rider is first woman to lead Harley group Tom Lavis urn:uuid:85e26c10-8382-4d92-9d35-845eeef48984 2011-12-31T20:51:00-05:00 <p> Michelle Shaffer of Paint Township is not offended if someone calls her the leader of the pack, because she is.</p> Santa’s helper: Childhood memories prompt Christmas donations Arlene Johns urn:uuid:21bfe4cb-079b-432f-b19d-2d72ce758eff 2011-12-23T22:36:18-05:00 <p> It is the poverty he experienced as a child that motivates Donald G. Mishler of Oakhurst to donate to Christmas fundraisers for children.</p> ‘It was time’ Kelly Urban urn:uuid:d7de5f99-47dd-49dd-8396-cc7070fe9f7c 2011-12-16T22:56:34-05:00 <p> What started as a temporary job led to a position that spanned decades.<br /> Eileen Skelly served on the Daisytown Borough election board for 56 years, and this past June she hung up her hat and retired from her post.</p> Caring about their community: Solomon Homes couple respond to neighbors’ needs Ruth Rice urn:uuid:d5f03590-cb51-4d6b-b568-1e14f7879080 2011-12-09T22:17:40-05:00 <p> Phil and Cathy Daniels are known as Mr. Phil and Miss Cathy to the children in their neighborhood.</p>