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John grew up on a farm in Frederick County, Maryland. He studied at Frederick Community College and University of Maryland Baltimore County. He writes as a freelance writer while raising his children in Walkersville.
Glade Valley Government 

Walkersville Seeks Residents for Parks Committee

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The Town of Walkersville is accepting letters of interest for service on the Parks Committee.  The committee recommends policies and procedures for uses and activities for the town parks.  The Parks Committee is an advisory committee to the Burgess and Commissioners and members serve two year terms.  Anyone who would like to be considered to serve on the committee should submit a letter of interest to Town Hall staff by Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.  Letters will be accepted at Town Hall, 21 West Frederick Street, PO Box…

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Obituaries 

Katharine Elizabeth Myers Stauffer

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Katharine Elizabeth Myers Stauffer, 98 of Walkersville, Maryland passed away March 21, 2019. She was the wife of the late William Z. Stauffer. They were married October 17, 1942. Born June 21, 1920 to George Ferdinand Myers and Mary Cramer Myers. Katharine was a graduate of Walkersville High School and the The Visitation Academy of Frederick, and a student of voice at Hood College for several years. She sang for many weddings, churches, and social events of service clubs. Before her retirement July 1, 1985, she was employed by the…

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Obituaries 

William Delawter

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William Francis Delawter (“Mr. Bill”), age 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2019 under Hospice Care at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  As a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. Bill built his legacy on serving others, the community and our country. He served four years in the United States Navy (’55-’59) as a machinist mate where he maintained and repaired the ships mechanisms and equipment. He was the owner of The Avalon Restaurant for 50 years where he tirelessly invested himself in more ways than delivering “Seafood at…

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