Glade Valley Obituaries 

Ann Ridgely Sappington Smithers

Ann Ridgely Sappington Smithers, 103, of Buckingham’s Choice, Adamstown passed on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Born May 21, 1914 in Libertytown, Maryland to the late Sidney St. John Sappington and Mary Simm Boyle. She was the beloved wife of Robert Howard Smithers who died August 21, 1991. They were married in 1937. Mrs. Smithers graduated from Notre Dame Academy and Liberty High School in Libertytown. She graduated from Towson State Teachers College in 1934, and later received her degree from the University of Maryland where she also did her graduate…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Michael Brian Reeser

Mr. Michael Brian Reeser, age 65, of Federal Way, Washington, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 in the loving care of Franciscan Hospice. Brian was born in Frederick, Maryland on June 8, 1951, son of the late Eloise and Donald Reeser, Mt. Pleasant. Brian was a graduate of Walkersville High School, class of 1969. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a military police, stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, during the Vietnam War. Brian is…

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Celebrations Glade Valley Uncategorized 

Walkersville 125th Anniversary Parade Seeks Entries

The Town of Walkersville, in celebration of its 125th Anniversary, and the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company proudly announce a parade to coincide with the annual carnival. The parade will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The parade begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. The rain date for the parade will be Wednesday, July 5th at 6:30 pm. The parade will line up on Glade Road and move from the intersection of E. Pennsylvania Ave and Glade Road. The parade will continue to the east end of Frederick Street (by Pizza…

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Education Glade Valley Government 

BoE and Teachers Sign Contract for Next Three Fiscal Years

Board of Education and Frederick County Teachers Association (FCTA) leaders signed a contract at yesterday evening’s Board meeting that takes effect July 1, 2017. The contract, which is a three-year agreement, implements the second of a four-year transition to a revised salary scale agreed upon last year, maintains insurance premium levels, and includes other updates and improvements for teachers. One goal of the revised teacher pay scale has been to raise salaries for starting teachers, making FCPS more competitive with neighboring districts and boosting the school system’s efforts to recruit…

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Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Carnival Ride All Night Specials and Pre-Sale

This year’s Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Annual Carnival Ride All Night for One Price Special will be held from 6pm until 10:30pm on Tuesday July 4th, Wednesday July 5th, and Thursday July 6th. The tickets will be sold each night for $25 per person per night. But Wait! As in previous years, you can purchase vouchers early to save money! The vouchers can be used for one night of your choice. The Pre-Sale Ticket price is $13 per person, per night. Pre-Sale Ticket Vouchers can be purchased: Saturday, June 17th…

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