Community Glade Valley Government 

Residents Start Petition Against Rutter’s in Walkersville

A group of Walkersville residents began a petition against Rutter’s plans for a convenience store with gasoline and high-speed diesel pumps in Walkersville. Rutter’s presented plans earlier in the year, and has appeared several times since winter in front of the Walkersville Planning Commission. During its last public hearing, the Planning Commission expressed serious concerns about the concept plan presented by Rutter’s. A large crowd attended the meeting and voiced opposition to the plans. The Planning Commission approved the plan with modifications that would not allow trucks using Sandstone Drive…

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Community 

The Republican Club Meeting to Discuss Immigration and Sanctuary

The Republican Club of Frederick County will be holding its July meeting on the topic of Legal Immigration and The consequences of Sanctuary with Liz Matory as the featured speaker. The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Red Horse Steak Tavern located at 996 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703. Liz Matory, former Congressional candidate and author of “Born Again Republican” will be speaking about legal immigration and the consequences of Sanctuary. Ms. Matory, is the daughter of Dr. Rita-Rigor Matory, an accomplished surgeon who…

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Sports 

Sports Camp Scholarships Available Through Muse Fund

Through August 15, 2017, students in grades 6 through 12 may apply for financial aid scholarships to attend fall and winter 2017 athletic and sports activities or athletic camps. The scholarships are funded by The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund, one of more than 679 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The application and details of all requirements may be accessed through the Community Foundation’s web site at www.FrederickCountyGives.org/receive/scholarships. Scholarships will support participation fees only, and payment will be made directly to the youth athletic organization…

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Community 

NADA Ambassador Grant Supports Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund

The National Automobile Dealers (NADA) Charitable Foundation has presented a $500 grant to The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund. The fund is one of more than 679 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. De Willard, Jr., a prominent member of the automobile industry and owner of Ideal Buick – GMC – Hyundai in Frederick, designated the grant to support the fund as a result of qualifying for Ambassador status with the NADA Charitable Foundation. The Ambassador program provides funds to support the community that has contributed towards…

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Obituaries 

Marie Flohr

Marie Elizabeth Flohr, 87, of near Libertytown, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick. She was the widow of the late Edgar Lee Flohr, who preceded her in death in January 1995. They had been married for 44 years. Born December 9, 1929, near Johnsville, she was the daughter of the late Helen Vadie O’Connor Wolfe and Alvie S. Wolfe and the stepdaughter of the late Jesse Henry Weddle Jr. Marie was a 1947 graduate of Frederick High School and while a student there…

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