Community Glade Valley 

Tractor Pull at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Next Month

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, in conjunction with the Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club, presents our 2nd Annual Tractor Pull! July 22, 2017 at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company. This is an all-day, family friendly event with food provided by the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company. ADMSSION IS FREE to the public! FOR THE KIDS: there will be a KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL at 11:00am with age groups 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10. Vendor Spots are available for $25. All drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers under 16…

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Obituaries 

Virginia L. Grimes

Mrs. Virginia L. Grimes, 86, of Walkersville, died Sunday, June 25, 2017.  She was the wife of the late R. Kenneth Grimes. Born January 2, 1931, in Dickerson, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Mildred V. Stottlemyer. She is survived by daughters, Pamela Shaw, Joni “Jo” Finch and Patsy “PJ” Smith, daughter-in-law, Beverly Grimes, grandchildren, Gina Buntin (Jeff), Jen Isemann (Brian), Angie Zimmerman (Shaun Beall), Jim Finch (Morgan), Mike Smith (Lauren), Ben Grimes (Anna), Bill Smith (Tara), Ally Gaffigan (Sam) and Sam Smith, 12 great-grandchildren, siblings,…

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Celebrations Glade Valley 

Walkersville Carnival Schedule

2017 Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Monday, July 3 – Saturday, July 8 Great Food, Fun & Games for the Entire Family  Grand Prize Raffle Drawings This year, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company will join the Town of Walkersville to celebrate the Town’s 125th Anniversary Here are the details available at this time: Monday July 3  Walkersville Celebration Fireworks 9:30pm Brush Fire Band Tuesday July 4  Walkersville Celebration Parade 4:00pm Special Ride All Night 6-10pm Debbie Williams & The Bonedaddy Band Wednesday July 5  Rock & Roll Relics Band Special Ride All Night 6-10pm Thursday July…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Robert Read

Mr. Robert C. Read, 91, of Woodsboro, formerly of Walkersville, died on June 22 at his residence. Born on November 28, 1925 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ernest Read and Florence (Gude) Read. Mr. Read was the owner of E.J. Read & Sons, Inc. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Robert was an avid golfer and was President of the Anacostia Lions Club from 1961-1962. He is survived by children Robert Read, Jr. and his wife Phyllis, Chris Miner and husband…

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