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Glade Valley Food Bank Celebrates 25 Years

November 8, 2015November 8, 2015 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, food bank, Glade Valley

The Glade Valley Food Bank celebrated 25 years with an open house on September 20 at the Food Bank. Volunteers and community members gathered to honor Peg and Orley Bourland and Gloria Werking, members of the organizing committee in 1990, who were present at the Open House. Peg, Orley, and Gloria managed the Food Bank for many years. A plaque was presented to the Town of Walkersville in grateful appreciation for 25 years hosting and supporting the Food Bank. Chad Weddle, newly elected Burgess, accepted the plaque on behalf of the…

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No Shave November Raising Awareness for Men’s Health Issues

November 8, 2015November 8, 2015 Alexis CavellMovember, No Shave November, Walkersville High School

by Alexis Cavell Time to set those razors aside and let things get wild. Welcome back beards! I moustache you a question. Have you ever heard about Movember? The goal of Movember (also known

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Holiday Pet Festival Celebrates Dogs and Informs About Rescue Opportunities

November 8, 2015November 8, 2015 Eikaiva Boyerfestival, Humane Society, Pet, Walkersville High School

by Eikaiva Boyer On the seventh of November the Humane Society held an event called, “Holiday Pet Festival!” Tons of sponsors and exhibitors were there, including A Dog’s Haven Bark Busters Basset Rescue of

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WHS Students Need More than the “Safe House” of High School – an After School Job Teaches Responsibility

November 8, 2015November 8, 2015 Hanna HouckHigh School, Jobs, students, Walkersville High School

by Hanna Houck Car insurance, gas, school fees, and basic purchases such as food and clothes hit a high school student’s pocket hard. In order to pay for these expenses, most students work part-time

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Walkersville Honors Veterans

November 8, 2015November 8, 2015 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, Veterans Day, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville honored the men and women who have served our country through military service during its annual Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The service, held at Walkersville’s Memorial Park, featured two World War II Veterans as speakers. Marvin Elfman served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946. Elwood Hummer served in the United States Navy in 1944. The service included assistance in honoring our veterans from: The Yellow Springs Band, Boy Scout Troop 1070, Melissa Joseph representing Congressman Chris Van Hollen of the 8th Congressional District,…