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C o m m u n i t y news
Hamrick and Buehrer Win in Thurmont’s Think Pink Raises
Unopposed Election $10,000 for Patty Hurwitz Fund
James Rada, Jr. Deb Spalding
Thurmont Commissioners Wes that at least the turnout wasn’t
Hamrick and Bill Buehrer retained as low as the town election in
their seats on the Thurmont Board Emmitsburg, which also had
of Commissioners after the town two commissioners running
election on October 27, 2015. unopposed.
A total of 209 residents voted Buehrer and Hamrick had both
in the town election, and although posted campaign signs around
both men were running unopposed, town in the hopes of encouraging
neither candidate garnered the voters to come out and vote, but
total support of the votes. Hamrick the commissioners heard after
received 199 votes and Buehrer the election that some people had
received 167 votes. forgotten about the election since
The difference was made up of there weren’t any major issues or
write-in votes for seven different contested races involved. Mayor
candidates, including former John Kinnaird said that he would
Thurmont Chief Administrative like to set sign boards and banners
Officer Bill Blakeslee. up for the next election to hopefully
Hamrick and Buehrer were sworn avoid the problem of low voter Thurmont presented a check with proceeds from Thurmont’s Think Pink to the Patty Hurwitz Fund.
in during the November 3 town turnout. Pictured from left are Jim Humerick, Thurmont Chief Administrative Oficer; Bill Buehrer, Town
meeting. This will be Buehrer’s second Commissioner; Vickie Grinder, Thurmont Main Street Manager; Wayne Hooper, Town Commissioner;
Mayor John Kinnaird; Patty Hurwitz; Martin Burns, Town Commissioner; Jeff Hurwitz; and Wes
“I know Wes and I are most term on the board and Hamrick’s Hamrick, Town Commissioner.
appreciative,” Buehrer said of the first full term. Hamrick won the Thurmont Rocks! The check Night; and those who purchased tote
people who turned out to vote. special election to fill the unexpired says $9,407; however, with a few bags, cookbooks, decals, or a T-shirt.
He said that he wished more term of John Kinnaird when he was last minute business and personal The vast community support for
people had turned out to vote, but elected mayor in 2013. donations, Think Pink ends up Think Pink further demonstrates that
raising a total of $10,000 in the Thurmont is a superior municipality
Fall Fundraiser at lawyer’s Farm a month of October for the Patty in Frederick County, because this is a
community that unites for a greater
Hurwitz Fund at Frederick Memorial
Huge Success Hospital (FMH). All of the funds cause!
Thurmont Think Pink Businesses
stay in Frederick County to help
people with cancer. and Organizations: YOU are the
Members of Extended gratitude goes out to core of this program. A thank you
Maryland’s
Governor Larry all of the participating businesses; seems so insignificant for all of your
Hogan’s family customers who patronized the dedication and contributions for The
are shown (left) participating businesses; all who Patty Hurwitz Fund at FMH, and
with Larry Hogan
(in center holding turned on a pink light bulb; those a Gateway To The Cure, so please
check) and Taylor who walked, ran, or donated to the know how much you make the
and Brandon Thurmont Think Pink 5K; those who difference for this extremely worthy
Hoffman (far right), participated in the Think Pink Paint cause.
proprietors of
Lawyer’s Farm.
Sisters Walk Think Pink 5K
Four sisters spent
Photo by Alison Bailey some quality time
together, walking
Thanks to all participants who helped to raise $12,238 for the American for a great cause
Cancer Society (ACS) and $776 for the American Brain Tumor Association in the first-ever
(ABTA) during the Lawyer’s Farm 2 Annual Fall Fundraiser on November 1, Thurmont Think
nd
2015. Pink 5K, held on
This year, Lawyer’s “Hogan Strong” corn maze was made in the shape of October 24, 2015,
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s image. Governor Hogan and his family at 15 Eyler Road in
attended the event. Taylor (Lawyer) Huffman of Lawyer’s Farm said, “We had Thurmont.
a beautiful day, and Governor Hogan said that even though a concert by Tim Courtesy Photo
McGraw with a ‘shout-out’ was great, being in a field of corn for a great cause Pictured from left are Pam Miller of Fairield, Mary Royce of Emmitsburg,
was the highlight of being Governor so far!” He donated $1,500 from the Cindy Ott of Emmitsburg, and Vicki Long of Thurmont.
Hogan Strong campaign to the fundraiser.
Frederick County’s Chief Executive Officer Jan Gardner signed a Your Paper — Your News!
proclamation that November 1 is Jan Lawyer Day in Frederick County! Jan
Lawyer is Taylor’s father, who succumbed to brain cancer in December 2013. Send your good community news and photos to share with
Jan Lawyer was a driving force behind Lawyer’s Farm operations, and is others. Deadline for submission is no later than the 15 of the
th
remembered because of his outgoing, friendly personality and his driven work month prior to the issue month.
ethics. Taylor expressed, “That was certainly the highlight of my day! So cool.” • news@thecatoctinbanner.com • 301-447-2946 fax •
To make donations to these causes, please visit the www.lawyersfarm.com • 301-447-2804 phone •
and find the Fall Fundraiser tab, with links to donate to ACS or ABTA.
C o m m u n i t y news
Hamrick and Buehrer Win in Thurmont’s Think Pink Raises
Unopposed Election $10,000 for Patty Hurwitz Fund
James Rada, Jr. Deb Spalding
Thurmont Commissioners Wes that at least the turnout wasn’t
Hamrick and Bill Buehrer retained as low as the town election in
their seats on the Thurmont Board Emmitsburg, which also had
of Commissioners after the town two commissioners running
election on October 27, 2015. unopposed.
A total of 209 residents voted Buehrer and Hamrick had both
in the town election, and although posted campaign signs around
both men were running unopposed, town in the hopes of encouraging
neither candidate garnered the voters to come out and vote, but
total support of the votes. Hamrick the commissioners heard after
received 199 votes and Buehrer the election that some people had
received 167 votes. forgotten about the election since
The difference was made up of there weren’t any major issues or
write-in votes for seven different contested races involved. Mayor
candidates, including former John Kinnaird said that he would
Thurmont Chief Administrative like to set sign boards and banners
Officer Bill Blakeslee. up for the next election to hopefully
Hamrick and Buehrer were sworn avoid the problem of low voter Thurmont presented a check with proceeds from Thurmont’s Think Pink to the Patty Hurwitz Fund.
in during the November 3 town turnout. Pictured from left are Jim Humerick, Thurmont Chief Administrative Oficer; Bill Buehrer, Town
meeting. This will be Buehrer’s second Commissioner; Vickie Grinder, Thurmont Main Street Manager; Wayne Hooper, Town Commissioner;
Mayor John Kinnaird; Patty Hurwitz; Martin Burns, Town Commissioner; Jeff Hurwitz; and Wes
“I know Wes and I are most term on the board and Hamrick’s Hamrick, Town Commissioner.
appreciative,” Buehrer said of the first full term. Hamrick won the Thurmont Rocks! The check Night; and those who purchased tote
people who turned out to vote. special election to fill the unexpired says $9,407; however, with a few bags, cookbooks, decals, or a T-shirt.
He said that he wished more term of John Kinnaird when he was last minute business and personal The vast community support for
people had turned out to vote, but elected mayor in 2013. donations, Think Pink ends up Think Pink further demonstrates that
raising a total of $10,000 in the Thurmont is a superior municipality
Fall Fundraiser at lawyer’s Farm a month of October for the Patty in Frederick County, because this is a
community that unites for a greater
Hurwitz Fund at Frederick Memorial
Huge Success Hospital (FMH). All of the funds cause!
Thurmont Think Pink Businesses
stay in Frederick County to help
people with cancer. and Organizations: YOU are the
Members of Extended gratitude goes out to core of this program. A thank you
Maryland’s
Governor Larry all of the participating businesses; seems so insignificant for all of your
Hogan’s family customers who patronized the dedication and contributions for The
are shown (left) participating businesses; all who Patty Hurwitz Fund at FMH, and
with Larry Hogan
(in center holding turned on a pink light bulb; those a Gateway To The Cure, so please
check) and Taylor who walked, ran, or donated to the know how much you make the
and Brandon Thurmont Think Pink 5K; those who difference for this extremely worthy
Hoffman (far right), participated in the Think Pink Paint cause.
proprietors of
Lawyer’s Farm.
Sisters Walk Think Pink 5K
Four sisters spent
Photo by Alison Bailey some quality time
together, walking
Thanks to all participants who helped to raise $12,238 for the American for a great cause
Cancer Society (ACS) and $776 for the American Brain Tumor Association in the first-ever
(ABTA) during the Lawyer’s Farm 2 Annual Fall Fundraiser on November 1, Thurmont Think
nd
2015. Pink 5K, held on
This year, Lawyer’s “Hogan Strong” corn maze was made in the shape of October 24, 2015,
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s image. Governor Hogan and his family at 15 Eyler Road in
attended the event. Taylor (Lawyer) Huffman of Lawyer’s Farm said, “We had Thurmont.
a beautiful day, and Governor Hogan said that even though a concert by Tim Courtesy Photo
McGraw with a ‘shout-out’ was great, being in a field of corn for a great cause Pictured from left are Pam Miller of Fairield, Mary Royce of Emmitsburg,
was the highlight of being Governor so far!” He donated $1,500 from the Cindy Ott of Emmitsburg, and Vicki Long of Thurmont.
Hogan Strong campaign to the fundraiser.
Frederick County’s Chief Executive Officer Jan Gardner signed a Your Paper — Your News!
proclamation that November 1 is Jan Lawyer Day in Frederick County! Jan
Lawyer is Taylor’s father, who succumbed to brain cancer in December 2013. Send your good community news and photos to share with
Jan Lawyer was a driving force behind Lawyer’s Farm operations, and is others. Deadline for submission is no later than the 15 of the
th
remembered because of his outgoing, friendly personality and his driven work month prior to the issue month.
ethics. Taylor expressed, “That was certainly the highlight of my day! So cool.” • news@thecatoctinbanner.com • 301-447-2946 fax •
To make donations to these causes, please visit the www.lawyersfarm.com • 301-447-2804 phone •
and find the Fall Fundraiser tab, with links to donate to ACS or ABTA.
