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Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Grants $173,000

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Michael Kuster

The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County announces that 33 grants totaling $173,000 have been presented to 20 area nonprofits serving women and children. The grants were presented during the 11th annual tea held in June. The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund is one of more than 679 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The new grants bring the Women’s Giving Circle grant total to just over $1.1 million since the first grants were provided in 2006 in support of its mission to provide programs…

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Frederick Police Department Endowment Fund Presents First Scholarships

July 20, 2017 Michael Kuster

The first scholarships from The Frederick Police Department Endowment Fund have been presented to Kayleigh Day and Morgan Figgins. The fund is one of more than 679 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County and was founded by the Community Foundation to honor Chief Charles V. Main for his 24 years of service as Frederick City Chief of Police. Ms. Day is a graduate of Linganore High School and will be attending Frederick Community College. Ms. Figgins is a graduate of Walkersville High School and will be…

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Winpigler Fund Supports Montevue Residents Dental Care

July 20, 2017 Michael Kuster

Helping seniors with dental care has been near and dear to Grace Winpigler’s heart for many years. Mrs. Winpigler is again making a difference in people’s lives with a grant from The Grace Brashear Winpigler Dental Healthcare Fund, one of more than 679 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The grant will help provide dental care and treatment for residents of Montevue Assisted Living and Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick who have financial need. Pictured, from left: County Executive Jan Gardner, Mrs. Winpigler, and Dr.…

Obituaries

Frances Irene Reichard

July 20, 2017 Michael Kuster

Mrs. Frances Irene Reichard, 84, of Walkersville and formerly of Frederick, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of C. Lee Reichard for 67 years. Born October 30, 1932 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Blanche King. Frances was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she participated in the Women’s Circle and the Friendly Circle Sunday school class. She was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the Amvets. Frances was the last of…

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Residents Start Petition Against Rutter’s in Walkersville

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 GladeValley.net Staff

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…