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Charlotte E. “MeMaw” Beard

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 Michael Kuster

Mrs. Charlotte E. “MeMaw” Beard, 93, of Walkersville died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Beard who predeceased her on June 20, 2004. Born January 30, 1925 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Laura (Young) West. She retired from Micro Biological Associates in Walkersville. Mrs. Beard was a member of Chapel Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the church choir. She participated in Johnsville…

New Walkersville Library Set to Open Doors March 10

February 12, 2018February 10, 2018 Michael KusterFrederick County

Final preparations are underway to open the doors to Walkersville’s new library. The new facility will open on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Located on South Glade Road, the 15,000 square-foot facility will replace the current and smaller Walkersville library. The new building will offer an expanded collection; a science, technology, engineering and mathematics lab; meeting rooms; computers and more to better meet the needs of the community. The facility will also feature an early literacy play and learning space for the community’s youngest patrons. The dedicated space will include fun, interactive and educational elements designed to…

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Lonza Hosting Career Open House

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 Michael Kuster

Lonza, one of the largest employers in Walkersville, will be holding a Career Open House this Saturday, February 10, 2018. Interested employees are invited to visit Lonza at 8830 Biggs Ford Road in Walkersville between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Applicants will be interviewed on the spot. Lonza currently lists 49 open full-time positions at the Walkersville location on their web site. Jobs available include manufacturing, maintenance, mechanics, quality roles, scientific, and more. Interested individuals should apply online before attending at http://www.lonza.com/careers.

Community Glade Valley

Upcoming Bonanza Bingo for Fire and Rescue Companies

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Training Officer Kristi StaleyIncident News

Our Next Bonanza Bingo is quickly approaching!

Saturday February 24th

Doors open at 4pm. Dinner served 4:30-6pm
Games begin at 6:30pm

Total Prize Money over $11,000
20 Games paying up to $500 each
3 Jackpots paying $800, $1,000 and $1,199.
Advance …

Glade Valley Obituaries

James F. Alexander

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 GladeValley.net Staff

James F. Alexander, 88 of Walkersville, passed away peacefully after a stroke and a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Genesis/Glade Valley Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the husband of Doris O. (Whitmore) Alexander for 62 years. Fred was born on October 7, 1929 in Middletown, the son of Guy F. Alexander, Sr. and Orpha M. (Shoemaker) Alexander. He formerly worked for C.F. Main and Sons Ice Cream, Chestnut Farms Dairy, Ebert’s Ice Cream Company, and B & C Utility Supply, Inc., from which he…