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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.
Community Education Glade Valley 

St. Nicholas Fund Established at Community Foundation

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The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The St. Nicholas Children’s Scholarship Fund. The fund becomes one of more than 700 funds under management. Established by Dr. John George, the fund will provide post-secondary scholarships for graduates of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), with preference to minority students and secondary preference to students with financial need. Dr. George, a career educator, was a teacher, administrator, and curriculum specialist with FCPS from 1968 to 2002. He was also an adjunct professor at Hood College for 17 years, and then full-time professor,…

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Community Glade Valley 

Women’s Giving Circle Provides $210,000 in Grants

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The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 39 grants totaling $210,000 have been presented to 24 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants were presented during the 13th annual event held in June. The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund is one of more than 700 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The FY2019 grants bring the Women’s Giving Circle grant total to $1,656,500 since the first grants were provided in 2006 in support of its mission to provide programs and services promoting…

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Community 

Claire McCardell Fund Established at Community Foundation

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The Frederick Art Club has established The Claire McCardell Project Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. It becomes one of more than 700 funds under management. This project honors Frederick, Maryland native and internationally acclaimed fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) with the creation of a larger-than-life-size bronze statue that will be installed along the Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick. The club has commissioned award-winning Frederick-based sculptor Sarah Hempel Irani to portray the designer at work. Through this project, the Frederick Art Club joins a national trend…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

H. James Conley

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James “Jim” Conley, Jr., 72, of Walkersville, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Ann Conley. Born in Washington, DC on February 11, 1947, he was a son of the late Harry J., Sr., and Ada Hall Conley. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He had worked for over 20 years as a warehouse manager for Elman Labels and Paper Products. He wasan avid Harley rider and a member of the Francis Scott…

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