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 Glade Valley

Walkersville FFA Poinsettia Sale

November 17, 2015 Michael KusterFFA, Poinsettia, Walkersville High School

WALKERSVILLE FFA Poinsettia Sale Pre-Sale Order 4″ Red or White (3-4 blooms) $5 6″ Red or White (5+ blooms) $8 8″ Red (12+ blooms) $15 Your choice of a gold or red pot cover. 2 QT. Rosemary Tree $14 Christmas Cactus $8 Orders are due by November 23, 2015. To order call 240-236-7345 or walkersvilleffa@gmail.com Thank you for your support of the Walkersville FFA!

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GVCS Emergency Relief Fund

November 16, 2015November 11, 2015 Michael KusterEmergency Relief Fund, evictions, featured, financial assistance, Glade Valley Community Services, homeless, medication, prescriptions

The Glade Valley Community Services’ Emergency Relief Fund assists eligible individuals and families living in the Glade Valley area with emergency financial assistance in the following areas: utilities (electric, gas, water), heating oil and rent/mortgage. Assistance in other areas is considered on a case-by-case basis, such as for medical needs and motel stays for those who are homeless. Our two Emergency Relief intake volunteers have seen a sharp increase in the number of local callers who are experiencing financial difficulties, are homeless or are on the verge of homelessness with…

Education Glade Valley

Glade Elementary Jaguar Spot Winners

November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 Michael KusterCharacter Counts, featured, Glade Elementary School, Jaguar Spot

Congratulations to this week’s Jaguar Spot winners for showing SPOT-on behavior. Great Job!!! Brooke Putnam Beckett Richards Shai Rowley Eva Mueller Abby Wilder Natalie Lertora Jacob Dellamura Lucas Clifford Addison Boram Brandon Taylor Keira Scafide Noah Turner Ryan Maxey

Community Glade Valley

Summer Outreach Success

November 13, 2015November 11, 2015 Michael Kusterchurches, featured, Glade Valley Community Services, Lunch Program, Outreach, summer, Walkersville

Glade Valley Community Services, Inc. reports another fullfilling summer for the Summer Outreach of Walkersville Area Churches (SOWAC). The porgram offered fun activities at Discovery Community Center (June 22-Aug. 14) and Creamery Park (June 22-July 24). The program provides a healthy lunch and good adult interaction and supervision for youths aged eighteen years and younger who otherwise may not have the opportunity to enjoy games and crafts, or just to have an adult to talk to during the daytime in the summer. On average, about thirty-five people participated each day at…

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Glade Valley Thrift Shop

November 12, 2015November 11, 2015 Michael Kusterdonations, featured, Glade Valley Community Services, Thrift Shop, Walkersville

The Glade Valley Community Thrift Shop has its fall and winter clothes ready and waiting for the change of weather. As you clean out summer clothes and bring out the fall and winter items, remember the Thrift Shop. Pack up summer clothes you don’t want and save to donate in the spring. Donate your unwanted fall and winter items now. Children’s clothing is always needed at the Thrift Shop. Please donate your unwanted clothes and books to the Thrift Shop to benefit local families. In Walkersville, the green clothing drop…