IN THE COMMUNITY Dealerships are, in many cases, pillars of their communities and many have been in their local area for decades. Dealers are some of the most generous contributors to their local communities and WVADA is proud to highlight some of our members’ activities. After 30 years with Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan (and driving the Courtesy Van for the last 18), Sonny retired. If you’ve had the privilege of riding in the Courtesy Van with him or talking to him in the showroom, you know what a joyful spirit he has. We appreciate all his hard work over the years, and he will most certainly be missed! In addition, Joe will be retiring from the sales floor after 35 years and moving over to the Courtesy Van! Thank you, Sonny and Joe, for all your years with the dealership! You don’t get too many employees like our Service Director, Ron Byrd. We greatly appreciate your 39 years of service and all you’ve contributed to the dealership. Congratulations on your retirement! Congratulations to Janet Burton from Melrose Elementary School, January’s winner of WVVA and Cole Chevy’s Teacher Feature. WVVA and Cole Chevy are continuing to team up and recognize the best educators in Virginia and West Virginia. Each month, we bring you a “Teacher Feature”, and Cole Chevy presents the selected teacher with a check for $250. Andrew Matheny, VP of Sales & Community Outreach at Matheny Motors, and The Honorable Craig Blair, WV Senate President, officially cut the ribbon and opened the 2023 WV Auto Show. Thornhill Ford Lincoln partnered with the Love On project, which helps domestic violence victims and their children. They held a donation drive for the YWCA domestic violence shelters. Each person who donated was entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. wvcar.com 28
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