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B u s i n e s s news
The Re-Opening of Towne and New Agent Hopes to Carry On the
Country Liquors State Farm Legacy in Thurmont
Deb Spalding Nicholas DiGregory
Thurmont’s Photo by Deb Spalding For State Farm Photo by Nicholas DiGregory
Towne and agent Alex Uphold,
Country the insurance business
Liquors has is much more than
re-opened just policies and
for business. protocols—it is a
Members of chance to help others
the Manea as they experience the
family are the ups and downs of life.
current owners Uphold, who
of the store. took charge of the
Located at 34 State Farm office
Water Street, in Thurmont on
it has been a November 1, 2015,
long-standing views being an State Farm Agent Alex Uphold (left) and her team members (from
business in agent in a small center left) Brett Chadwell, Candy Sharer, and Jessi Shortt, serve as the
Pictured from left are Thurmont Commissioner, Martin Burns; Thurmont
Thurmont, but CEO, Jim Humerick; Thurmont Mayor, John Kinnaird; Tho Nho; Tim Goenner; community as an State Farm representatives for the Thurmont ofice.
was burned Chanmony Prom; Aruny Manea; Thavy Lam, holding Loken Lam; Hotang Lam; opportunity to make
in a fire in Vanny Manea, holding Penelope Lam; Leam Manea; and Carol Robertson. a difference in people’s lives. “Steve left a legacy, and I want to
December “We are here to help people continue that in my own way,” said
2014. the business has been called that manage the risks of everyday life, Uphold. “What he built was amazing,
After nearly a year of ever since. recover from the unexpected, and and I want to be a part of this
renovations, the store is fully Carol shared that John Gull’s realize their dreams,” said Uphold. community just like that.”
operational, with walk-in and drive- brother also owned a liquor store “It’s what we love to do.” Uphold and her State Farm team—
through sales. in town called Sauble’s. One day, Uphold has worked with State Candy Sharer, Jessi Shortt, and Brett
Interesting history about the store a man came in to her dad’s store Farm in Maryland for almost ten Chadwell—are all excited to serve the
was shared by Carol Robertson’s and asked for something. Her dad years and has served in a variety of community by providing insurance and
(Catoctin Colorfest’s president). reached behind him without turning positions. She has worked claims, planning assistance. But even more so,
In the fall of 1963, Carol’s parents his back to the man and completed trained new employees, and supported they look forward to becoming trusted
purchased the business. At the the purchase transaction. The same agents. Now, as the agent for the friends of the community.
time, the store was owned by John customer went to Sauble’s next and local office, Uphold looks forward “It’s not just an insurance policy
Gull. Before moving to Thurmont robbed him at gun point. He hit Mr. to becoming a part of the Thurmont that you can get here,” said Uphold.
Carol and her family lived forty-five Gull over the head and then went community. “Even though we’ve only been here
minutes outside of Manhattan, New up in the mountain and committed “I love this town,” said Uphold. for a few weeks, our customers are
York. Carol said, “We hit Thurmont suicide. “I love going to the grocery store and getting a family, not just a policy.”
and I thought, ‘Whoa!’ I stood out Her family felt that since her seeing people I’ve met. I love to be Uphold’s State Farm office
like a sore thumb, trust me! I talked father did not turn his back to the involved here.” is located at 103 Park Lane in
funny, wore different clothes, and man, it saved her father from being In serving her community, Uphold Thurmont. The office telephone
wore makeup like a New Yorker.” struck and robbed. hopes to continue the legacy of her number is 301-271-3113. Services
Her family stayed in the Rambler Harry Lewis bought Towne and predecessor, Steve Boyer. Boyer, who available to Maryland and
Motel until they moved into the Country Liquors from her parents, had served as the local State Farm Pennsylvania residents include
apartment above the business. then Gene and Kay Waynant bought agent since 1981, passed away in auto insurance, home and property
Her parents named the business it from him. The Manea family has November 2014. Uphold hopes insurance, life and health insurance,
Towne and Country Liquors, and owned the store for several years. to honor him through a continued banking products, annuities, and
Patronize Our Advertisers! commitment to the community. mutual funds.
B u s i n e s s news
The Re-Opening of Towne and New Agent Hopes to Carry On the
Country Liquors State Farm Legacy in Thurmont
Deb Spalding Nicholas DiGregory
Thurmont’s Photo by Deb Spalding For State Farm Photo by Nicholas DiGregory
Towne and agent Alex Uphold,
Country the insurance business
Liquors has is much more than
re-opened just policies and
for business. protocols—it is a
Members of chance to help others
the Manea as they experience the
family are the ups and downs of life.
current owners Uphold, who
of the store. took charge of the
Located at 34 State Farm office
Water Street, in Thurmont on
it has been a November 1, 2015,
long-standing views being an State Farm Agent Alex Uphold (left) and her team members (from
business in agent in a small center left) Brett Chadwell, Candy Sharer, and Jessi Shortt, serve as the
Pictured from left are Thurmont Commissioner, Martin Burns; Thurmont
Thurmont, but CEO, Jim Humerick; Thurmont Mayor, John Kinnaird; Tho Nho; Tim Goenner; community as an State Farm representatives for the Thurmont ofice.
was burned Chanmony Prom; Aruny Manea; Thavy Lam, holding Loken Lam; Hotang Lam; opportunity to make
in a fire in Vanny Manea, holding Penelope Lam; Leam Manea; and Carol Robertson. a difference in people’s lives. “Steve left a legacy, and I want to
December “We are here to help people continue that in my own way,” said
2014. the business has been called that manage the risks of everyday life, Uphold. “What he built was amazing,
After nearly a year of ever since. recover from the unexpected, and and I want to be a part of this
renovations, the store is fully Carol shared that John Gull’s realize their dreams,” said Uphold. community just like that.”
operational, with walk-in and drive- brother also owned a liquor store “It’s what we love to do.” Uphold and her State Farm team—
through sales. in town called Sauble’s. One day, Uphold has worked with State Candy Sharer, Jessi Shortt, and Brett
Interesting history about the store a man came in to her dad’s store Farm in Maryland for almost ten Chadwell—are all excited to serve the
was shared by Carol Robertson’s and asked for something. Her dad years and has served in a variety of community by providing insurance and
(Catoctin Colorfest’s president). reached behind him without turning positions. She has worked claims, planning assistance. But even more so,
In the fall of 1963, Carol’s parents his back to the man and completed trained new employees, and supported they look forward to becoming trusted
purchased the business. At the the purchase transaction. The same agents. Now, as the agent for the friends of the community.
time, the store was owned by John customer went to Sauble’s next and local office, Uphold looks forward “It’s not just an insurance policy
Gull. Before moving to Thurmont robbed him at gun point. He hit Mr. to becoming a part of the Thurmont that you can get here,” said Uphold.
Carol and her family lived forty-five Gull over the head and then went community. “Even though we’ve only been here
minutes outside of Manhattan, New up in the mountain and committed “I love this town,” said Uphold. for a few weeks, our customers are
York. Carol said, “We hit Thurmont suicide. “I love going to the grocery store and getting a family, not just a policy.”
and I thought, ‘Whoa!’ I stood out Her family felt that since her seeing people I’ve met. I love to be Uphold’s State Farm office
like a sore thumb, trust me! I talked father did not turn his back to the involved here.” is located at 103 Park Lane in
funny, wore different clothes, and man, it saved her father from being In serving her community, Uphold Thurmont. The office telephone
wore makeup like a New Yorker.” struck and robbed. hopes to continue the legacy of her number is 301-271-3113. Services
Her family stayed in the Rambler Harry Lewis bought Towne and predecessor, Steve Boyer. Boyer, who available to Maryland and
Motel until they moved into the Country Liquors from her parents, had served as the local State Farm Pennsylvania residents include
apartment above the business. then Gene and Kay Waynant bought agent since 1981, passed away in auto insurance, home and property
Her parents named the business it from him. The Manea family has November 2014. Uphold hopes insurance, life and health insurance,
Towne and Country Liquors, and owned the store for several years. to honor him through a continued banking products, annuities, and
Patronize Our Advertisers! commitment to the community. mutual funds.
