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Trinity United Church of Christ Catoctin Colorfest Gives Back

Holds Annual Veterans Day Service Photo by Deb Abraham Spalding

and Recognition

Photo by Ross Lillard, member of Trinity UCC

Catoctin Colorfest volunteers, board members, contributors, and civil servants are shown during
the Catoctin Colorfest Banquet that was held at Simply Asia in Thurmont on November 20.

One weekend, every year, Thurmont is taken over by crafters, vendors,
visitors, and shoppers, during the Catoctin Colorfest. The show promotes
Pictured from left are Russ Delauter, Charles “Jake” Spalding, Larry Clabaugh, Frank Valentine,
and Dick Shank. “artisans and craftsman who are hard-working individuals, putting their
hearts and souls into their craft.” While it seems like a temporary small-town
take-over, it is nice to know that the show generates a significant financial
On Sunday, November 5, 2017, Veterans in our communities for benefit to our community.
Trinity United Church of Christ their dedicated and loyal service to Catoctin Colorfest’s president, Carol Robertson, and Colorfest Committee
held its fourth special Veterans our country. members hosted a banquet on
Day Service and Recognition. The Honored guests who attended November 20, 2017, to thank event
service was held at 101 East Main the service included Pastor volunteers and distribute donations.
Street in Thurmont at 11:00 a.m., Emeritus from Lower Marsh Creek A total of $20,676.80 was
with a luncheon immediately Presbyterian Church and retired distributed to various organizations
following the worship service. commander U.S. Navy, Pastor Dale of Thurmont. Highlights included
Special recognition was given to Williams leading the service, along that the Guardian Hose Company,
those who are currently serving with Trinity’s pastor, Sean DeLawder. Thurmont Ambulance Company,
and Veterans who had previously Other participants include Sheriff and Thurmont Police Department
served in any branch of the United Chuck Jenkins, Honor and Color were each given $1,500, Catoctin
States Armed Services, as well as any Guard from the Thurmont AMVETS, High School Scholarships totaled
named persons who are deceased musical group “Solid Ground” out $4,500, and the Thurmont Food
and had previously served their of Fort Detrick, Commissioners of Bank received $3,400. Robertson
country. Thurmont, Retired Rev. Sherman extended sincere thanks to event
The church’s goal was to thank Mason, Gary Jagow, and other volunteers, town staff, and the
the living and to honor the deceased retired persons of service. Thurmont community.
Mark your calendars for the
celebration of Colorfest’s 55
th
Take Us Along! anniversary, October 13-14, 2018.

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