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Author: Michael Kuster

Michael Kuster serves as publisher and founder of GladeValley.net. He also owns and operates Digital Age Solution, LLC, an I.T. services firm in Frederick, Maryland. Mike grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, and graduated from Frederick High School, Frederick Community College, and the University of Maryland. He lives in Walkersville with his wife and three children.
Glade Valley Government headline 

Gardner Clarifies Use of Executive Orders

Michael Kuster,

In response to many questions by some in the public and other elected officials, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner clarified the authority of the county executive to issue executive orders under the county’s new form of Charter government. She emphasized that the purpose of an executive order was to keep the public informed of her management decisions that would impact the citizens and as a means of guaranteeing an open and transparent process in county government, which was a primary focus of her campaign for office. Her first executive order stated informed the public…

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Community Glade Valley headline 

Drone Footage of WSRR Steam Engine

Michael Kuster,

YouTube user Mike Purks posted this fantastic aerial footage of Walkersville Southern Railroad’s Steam Engine this week. Its a great way to see a Glade Valley treasure from a different perspective. While steam engine rides have stopped for this year, the organization’s regular fleet of engines provide service every Saturday through September at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They also offer dinner trains and special excursions throughout the year. The Walkersville Southern Railroad also offers charters for parties or events. Customers may charter a single car or the whole train.…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Ethics Task Force Presents Final Report

Michael Kuster,

Ethics Task Force Presents Recommendations in Final Report to County Executive The Ethics Task Force, appointed by County Executive Jan Gardner in February 2015, completed its work tonight with a series of recommendations for changes to the Ethics Ordinance, state law and processes and procedures. The recommendations are intended to help one of Maryland’s fastest growing counties maintain public trust in the face of rapid change to the community both demographically and politically, with the first term of Charter government having begun in December 2014. The Ethics Task Force’s seventeen…

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Glade Valley headline Sports 

Walkersville High Graduates Signing with Colleges

Michael Kuster

Walkersville High School’s Class of 2015 announced several more graduating athletes have signed with colleges this week. The following seniors committed or signed a  Letter of Intent to continue their Athletic Careers at the College Level. Molly Updegraff – Swimming – St. Louis University – Division I Tyray Ngoh – Basketball – University of Dubuque – Division III Maia Harper  -Basketball – Washington College – Division III Zephan Harnish – Lacrosse – Goucher College – Division III Patrick Cleveland – Lacrosse – Shenandoah College – Divison III Glade Valley is…

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