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Author: GladeValley.net Staff

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.
Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Seeks Donations

GladeValley.net Staff

With the cancellation of the Carnival and its weekly BINGO events due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company has seen a sharp decline in revenue. The loss of revenue is “detrimental to our functionality,” the Fire Company explained. Specifically, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company needs to replace its 1994 pumper truck. “This 26-year-old pumper has served us well, but the years have taken their toll and a replacement is inevitable, if not imperative,” according to Fire Company President Chad Barrick and Chief Randy Williams. A new pumper…

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Celebrations Glade Valley 

Carnival Cancelled BUT Fireworks Saved

GladeValley.net Staff

Eariler this week, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company made a very difficult choice to announce the cancellation of its annual Carnival for the first time in its history. The carnival was scheduled to be held the week of July 4, 2020. “While we hate to forego our most beloved week of the year, we must always keep the health and safety of our patrons and our volunteer workers at the top of our priority list,” a letter sent to the community stated. Due to mask requirements, social distancing standards, and…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Daniel McCabe

GladeValley.net Staff

Dan McCabe, 60, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home in Walkersville, Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Amy McCabe; children, Robert McCabe (and wife Hannah) and Kendrick McCabe; siblings, Michael McCabe (and wife Susan), Duncan McCabe (and wife Laura), and Gail Baldwin (and husband James); his nieces and nephews; and his two cats, Lilly and Iris. Dan was born in 1960 to parents Hugh and Patsy McCabe. He graduated from Centralia High School in Centralia, Washington where he was active in wrestling, scouts, and DeMolay.…

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Education Glade Valley 

Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund

GladeValley.net Staff

The Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund is now awarded year-round through Glade Valley Community Services and The Community Foundation of Frederick. This scholarship is to provide financially need-based funds for post-secondary education in trade, vocational or technical fields to help defray the costs associated with tuition, fees, testing, tutoring, trade tools, supplies, etc. Applicants’ eligibility requirements are: must be a resident of Walkersville feeder school areas, must describe their financial need, career goals and specify how the funds will be used, must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary…

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