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Community Dinner Financial

Theresa Dardanell Literacy Class
Held During
Food, families, Photo by Theresa Dardanell
friendship, fun…and Community
all for free! That’s what
brought more than two Dinner
hundred people together
on December 4, 2017, at During the Community Dinner
Catoctin High School. at Catoctin High School on
Everyone in the community December 4, 2017, staff members
was invited to enjoy a free Mike Livergood and Robert
meal, donated by Mountain Phelan gave a brief preview of an
Gate Family Restaurant. upcoming financial literacy class.
They were treated to fried The money management course,
chicken, ham, mashed Financial Peace University (FPU),
potatoes and gravy, green was created by financial guru Dave
beans, cole slaw, and Ramsey, and teaches the basics
dinner rolls. The cake for of budgeting, eliminating debt,
dessert was donated by the planning for the future, and more.
Thurmont Trinity United This nine-week class will be
Church of Christ. Members held on Mondays, from January
of the indoor track team 29-March 26, 2018. E-mail
said that they especially [email protected] or
liked the fried chicken, and, [email protected] with
of course, the cake. questions. The cost for a family is
Families, school staff, students, and friends enjoyed spending time $129. Sign up at www.fpu.com.
together. There were tables set up for children. The “smaller kiddos” table
had holiday coloring pictures, games, and craft supplies. The “bigger kiddos” Good
table had puzzles and games. Four-year-old Kash Brashear had fun playing
the Paw Patrol Race to the Rescue game.
Everyone had a chance to win one of the holiday door prizes. Walkersville Th e C at o c tin Bann er
E&E Trees donated a pre-cut Christmas tree, and Mountains Edge Tree Farm ”Your Good News Community Newspaper”
in Smithsburg donated four certificates for a cut-your-own tree. Other prizes Visit us at www.thecatoctinbanner.com
were $20.00 gift cards from Weis, poinsettias from “Flowers by Anne” in
Hagerstown, and other holiday gifts from staff member Dev Wivell. There
was also a table with “take what you want” free items, including school
supplies and other donated items.
Guidance Counselor Shannon Stone and former counselor Sue Weaver
coordinated the event this year. They were joined by staff members Robert
Nutter, Amy Bellarmino, Mindy Day, Lacee Andrew, and Deb Wivell. Mike
Livergood and Robert Phelan gave a preview of the upcoming financial
literacy class.
It was a wonderful event that demonstrated the generosity and friendship
in the community.