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.

Glade Valley Government

Walkersville Recommends Approval of Agricultural Preservation Easements

August 24, 2016 Michael Kusteragricultural preservation, agricultural zoning, featured, Frederick County, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville voted Wednesday evening to recommend approval of three Agricultural Preservation Easement applications and express their support of three other applications. The Frederick County Planning Commission asked for comments from the Town of Walkersville regarding six applications for the easements. Walkersville Planning Commission members were told that forty properties applied for easements, and the list had been narrowed to twenty, which includes these six properties. Farms that meets the three main criteria below are eligible for Frederick County’s Agricultural preservation programs. To be eligible for the Rural Legacy…

Community Glade Valley

Opening Cinderella’s Closet

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Michael KusterCinderella's Closet, dresses, featured, formal wear, gowns, homecoming, ties, Walkersville High School

Looking for a Homecoming dress, or a tie for your date? STUDENTS FROM ALL FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE INVITED TO SHOP CINDERELLA’S CLOSET FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – 6-9 PM or SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – 10 AM – 2 PM Walkersville High School – PORTABLE 8 Looking to cosign or donate an item? We will accept donations and consignments on Thursday, September 8 from 6 – 8 PM. Questions?: Contact us at ottjeff@comcast.net or 301-418-0615. Also find us on Facebook at “Walkersville High School Formal Consignment Sale”

Community Education Glade Valley

First Day of School

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Michael Kuster

Schools open for students today. School buses, bus stops, children walking, and teenagers driving to school increase the need to drive with heightened awareness. Be sure to leave extra time for your commute to and from work. Good luck on a new school year to teachers and students alike.

Education Glade Valley

Vaccines Required for School

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 Michael Kusterfeatured, first day of school, Frederick County Public Schools, vaccines

Please make sure your child is not turned away the first days of school due to missing immunizations! For the 2016-17 school year, students must have had: 2 doses of Varicella vaccine for entry into kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade 1 dose of Tdap vaccine for entry into 7th, 8th AND 9th grades 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine for entry into 7th, 8th AND 9th grades Frederick Coutny Public Schools will EXCLUDE STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL who do not have up-to-date immunizations unless they present evidence…

Education Glade Valley

New Assistant Principals at Walkersville High School

August 12, 2016 Michael Kusteradministrators, featured, Walkersville High School

Hello Lion Community! I would like to introduce our 2 new Assistant Principals joining the Lion Admin Team! I am very excited about their arrival and welcome them to such a wonderful school and community. Mr. Greg Keller comes to Lion Country with a wealth of experience and knowledge with over 15 years of administrative experience. He has served as an Assistant Principal at Middletown, Tuscarora and Linganore High School. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal in the county, he started his career as a social studies teacher, which included…