Author: Michael Kuster

Mike is the publisher and editor of GladeValley.net. After growing up on a farm in Frederick County, Mike moved to Walkersville with his wife to start their family. Since moving to Walkersville, Mike and Emily's three children were born and attend local public schools. Mike also owns Digital Age Solution, an I.T. firm offering Managed Services, Computer Repairs & Sales, Voice Over IP Telephone Service, Networking, and Software Engineering. Mike actively participates in the community in various roles including: Walkersville Planning & Zoning Commission Member, Kaleidoscope 4-H Club Leader, Friends of Walkervsille Library, Vice-President, Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center, Inc. Board Member, Federated Charities, and more.

Community

Frederick County Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting

December 21, 2018 Michael Kuster

The Frederick County Agricultural Society (FCAS), as required by their by-laws, held their annual life member meeting on December 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Building 9 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. The Frederick County Agricultural Society is made up of 250 life member certificate holders that own the Frederick Fairgrounds, where The Great Frederick Fair is held. During the annual meeting the shareholders elect a Board of Managers for the following year. The 2019 Board of Managers are: John Bare Charles Cramer Joseph Devilbiss Robert Frank Maurice Gladhill James Grimes Colby Hubble Nancy Hendricks…

Obituaries

Robert Howard Jr.

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Michael Kuster

Robert “Bobby” Joseph Howard, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2018, at age 72 in Frederick, MD. Born on September 12, 1946, Bobby was the son of the late Robert J. Howard Sr. and the late Mable E. Ambush. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Patricia A. Howard, father Robert J. Howard Sr., mother Mable E. Ambush, step-father Bernard “Duck” Ambush, sister Nettie Howard, mother-in-law Hedy Lookingbill, sister-in-law Carolyn Baker; brother-in-law Luther Ray and niece Tina Jackson. Bobby is…

Obituaries

William and Nancy Dahut

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Michael Kuster

William Laurence Dahut and Nancy Eileen Dahut, of Frederick, passed awaywithin a day of each other. Bill passed on Friday, December 14, 2018 and Nancy passed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. They were married on June 18, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York. Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 5, 1931, and was the son of the late William and Irene Moran Dahut. Nancy, also born in Brooklyn, July 10, 1935, was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Nancy Donlin Cavanagh. Bill attended the US Military…

Obituaries

Dorothy “Dottie” Crabbs

December 17, 2018December 18, 2018 Michael Kuster

Mrs. Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Thompson Crabbs, 80, of Keymar died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Earl Crabbs Jr., who predeceased her in 2016. They were married for 59 years. Born April 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Carl F. Thompson and Helen E. Droneburg Thompson. Mrs. Crabbs was born and raised on a farm that is now part of the Lake Linganore Development. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, McKaig, and enjoyed…

Education Glade Valley

Walkersville Middle School Dine Out Fundraiser

December 17, 2018December 14, 2018 Michael Kuster

Dine out at California Tortilla Wednesday evening and support Walkersville Middle School’s PTSA! From 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on December 19, 2018, say “LIONS” when you place your order at the California Tortilla on Kingfisher Drive. California Tortilla will donate 25% of your pre-tax total to Walkersville Middle School PTSA!