Amador County - Saturday at noon over 1,000 community folks turned out at the Prospect Motors Dealership to show their support at the ‘Save the Community’ Rally. The goal was to send a message to GM and GMAC that Amador County’s largest dealership needs to re-open for business here in the county. The spirit of the community was evident with supporters of all ages waiving banners, signs and American Flags. Speeches by local leaders, elected officials along with owners Frank and Lori Halvorson garnered cheers and applause. The closure of the dealership has created a huge void, the impact is tremendous: over 80 employees lost their jobs, local GM parts and warrantee service gone, city and county tax revenue gone, local vendors business from the dealership gone and the philanthropic generosity of the Halvorson Family to the numerous youth and community organizations is gone. The Rally was a great success; GM & GMAC heard the message loud and clear. ‘Save Our Community’ Kudos to the Amador County community, just like family, they were there, once again, for one of their own in need. See full coverage of the Rally here on TSPN. Show, times and dates will be posted on the TSPN website. Amador County needs to continue the fight. You can help by Emailing or writing a letter to GM and GMAC along with your elected local, state and federal officials. That the community needs Prospect Motors to re-open and service this community. Do the Right Thing GM. Story by Sue Slivick
Monday, 12 January 2009 01:18
'Save The Community'
Amador County - Saturday at noon over 1,000 community folks turned out at the Prospect Motors Dealership to show their support at the ‘Save the Community’ Rally. The goal was to send a message to GM and GMAC that Amador County’s largest dealership needs to re-open for business here in the county. The spirit of the community was evident with supporters of all ages waiving banners, signs and American Flags. Speeches by local leaders, elected officials along with owners Frank and Lori Halvorson garnered cheers and applause. The closure of the dealership has created a huge void, the impact is tremendous: over 80 employees lost their jobs, local GM parts and warrantee service gone, city and county tax revenue gone, local vendors business from the dealership gone and the philanthropic generosity of the Halvorson Family to the numerous youth and community organizations is gone. The Rally was a great success; GM & GMAC heard the message loud and clear. ‘Save Our Community’ Kudos to the Amador County community, just like family, they were there, once again, for one of their own in need. See full coverage of the Rally here on TSPN. Show, times and dates will be posted on the TSPN website. Amador County needs to continue the fight. You can help by Emailing or writing a letter to GM and GMAC along with your elected local, state and federal officials. That the community needs Prospect Motors to re-open and service this community. Do the Right Thing GM. Story by Sue Slivick
