Members of Trinity Church recently gathered at Mountain Gate Restaurant to celebrate and recognize two individuals whose dedication, hard work, and leadership helped shape one of the church’s most successful fundraising traditions: Russ Delauter and Tootie Lenhart. Susan Clabaugh, a longtime friend and fellow volunteer, reflected on the pair’s remarkable contributions, which began nearly five…

James Rada, Jr. When the Trinity United Church of Christ of Thurmont hit financial hard times about thirty-five years ago, Treasurer Russ Delauter thought the church might have to sell off kitchen equipment to pay the bills. Then he realized that while that might help the immediate problem, it wouldn’t address the ongoing shortfalls. So,…