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Primary Election Round-Up

June 20, 2014July 25, 2014 Michael Kuster2014 Elections, County Council, Democrat, District 4, District 5, House of Delegates, Primary Elections, Republican, State Senate

We really hope everyone goes out to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on Tuesday, if they haven’t already! This is a very important election year. In an attempt to inform voters, GladeValley.net chose to highlight those who would be representing Glade Valley directly. These offices have not received as much attention in the larger media outlets, but are very important. Those would be candidates for County Council District 5, and Maryland’s Legislative District 4. We invited all candidates to provide us with information, and followed up with…

Mark Long, Democrat Candidate for County Council in District 5

June 18, 2014June 18, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, Democrat, District 5, Primary Elections

Mark Long was born and raised in Frederick County, and more specifically within the fifth council district. His family has lived here for many generations. Mark lives in Thurmont with his wife of forty years where they raised their two children who are now grown. Mark owns and operates a home inspection business. He started the business after working within his family’s construction business for many years. While he’s never held political office, he was elected to the Eastern District Executive Board of the Moravian Church’s Northern Province. He served…

Ralph Whitmore, Republican Candidate for County Council District 5

June 18, 2014June 17, 2014 Michael Kuster2014 Elections, County Council, District 5, Primary Elections, Ralph Whitmore, Republican, Walkersville

Ralph Whitmore grew up in Walkersville, Maryland and has been a part of the local government as an elected official for many years. He currently serves as Burgess, and has also served as a Town Commissioner and on various boards and commissions. A life-long volunteer of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, Ralph served as President of WVFC from 1976 – 1983, and continues to be heavily involved with the fire company. Ralph owned and operated the Walkersville Feed Store on Pennsylvania Avenue until his retirement a few years ago.…

Fred Wood, Democrat Candidate for County Council District 5

June 17, 2014June 18, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, Democrat, District 5, Primary Elections

About Fred Wood 38 Year Resident of Frederick County Veteran U.S. Navy Retired Fire Fighter Former Real Estate Agent President Board of Directors Eyler’s Valley Chapel Treasurer Eyler’s Valley Citizens Association 50 Year Member of The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Supporter of the 2nd Amendment Member National Rifle Association Father of Three Grandfather of Eleven Serving Citizens Bring back Character Counts to Frederick County Government. A Government that serves the people and not just Special Interest. When Charter Government is implemented, each Council District will have a representative. I…

Kirby Delauter, Republican Candidate for County Council District 5

June 17, 2014June 13, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, District 5, Primary Elections, Republican

Kirby Delauter is the son of Russell and Marlene Delauter. He resides in Thurmont, Maryland, with his wife Tina. They have four children: Maureen a graduate of Highpoint University in Highpoint, NC, lives in Thurmont with her husband Blaine Schildt; William a graduate of Virginia Tech; Emily a student at Salisbury University in the nursing program, and Sam a student at Slippery Rock University. Kirby was raised in Frederick County, graduated from Catoctin High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked within the construction industry and…