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Russ Winch Seeks Re-Election

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Michael Kuster

GladeValley.net has not received any response from Russ Winch about his re-election for Town Commissioner. We recognize that he may be busy and want to be sure that he is represented. The following represents the author’s own un-official knowledge of Mr. Winch’s profile. Russell Winch is a long time resident of Walkersville. He and his wife, Clara, raised their son, Nick in Walkersville. Clara owns an accounting firm that operates on Maple Avenue in Walkersville. Russ is an engineer for Bechtel. Russ is currently serving his second term as a…

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Walkersville Holds Public Hearing on Crime

September 10, 2015 Michael KusterCrime, featured, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville held its regularly scheduled meeting last night with a public hearing on crime. The meeting room was packed with a full-house, an unusual occurrence (most meetings have an audience of less than ten residents). The Burgess and Town Commissioners quickly dealt with usual business. Commissioner Chad Weddle’s proposal to codify the hours of Town Elections passed unanimously. Per Town Code, the elections were to be held from 1:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. The elections have been advertised to last from Noon until 8:00 p.m. The proposal…

Field Hockey Team Loses a Tough Match to Experienced North Carroll Squad

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Ashley Terryfield hockey, Walkersville High School

by Ashley Terry The Varsity Field Hockey team started off their season with a disappointing loss against North Carroll, but the Lady Lions are still remaining positive. I got the opportunity to interview twoRead More

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Food Bank Celebrating 25th Anniversary

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Michael Kusterfeatured, food bank, Glade Valley Community Services, Walkersville

The Glade Valley Food Bank will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Food Bank is located in the lower level of Walkersville Town Hall, 21 West Frederick Street. Several members of the original Food Bank staff and its organizing committee will be attending. Visitors can tour the facility and learn how the Food Bank provides assistance to area residents. Information will be available on how individuals and organizations can volunteer and support the Food Bank. The…

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Don Schildt Seeks Re-Election

September 9, 2015September 5, 2015 GladeValley.net StaffCommissioner, Don Schildt, featured, Walkersville

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. Tell Us About Yourself: I am a lifelong resident of Walkersville, and graduated from Walkersville High School. Retired from Alcoa Eastalco Aluminum after 36 years of employment, I am now enjoying antique hunting and spending time with my grandchildren. I am married to Peggy and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. One of my passions was…