Hare Chevrolet Sold to Asbury Automotive Group by JEFF JELLISON “This Is the Right Company and Their Values Match Ours,” Stated Hare Chevrolet Co-Own- Er Monica Peck
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TODAY’S WEATHER Chance of freezing rain and sleet before Vol. 4, No. 9 Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 noon, then a chance of rain or freezing rain after noon. Patchy fog. Light and variable Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. HIGH: 34 LOW: 25 A family decision . Hare Chevrolet sold to Asbury Automotive Group By JEFF JELLISON “This is the right company and their values match ours,” stated Hare Chevrolet co-own- er Monica Peck. Peck told the Reporter on Friday the family owned com- pany found- ed in 1847 by Wesley Hare is in Peck the process of transfer- ring own- ership to Asbury Au- tomotive Group. “This was a very long thought out process by our fam- Cox Cole ily,” a deci- Photos provided sion made by Monica, her sis- Hare Chevrolet announced the ter Courtney Cox Cole and her nation’s 5th largest automobile parents Dave and Jackie Cox. retailer, Asbury Automotive Asbury Automotive Group, has purchased the Group, based out of Duluth, Noblesville dealership. The Georgia, is the 5th largest auto- transition of ownership will mobile retailer in the country. Asbury owns approximately occur on Jan. 23. 82 dealerships throughout the staff,” stated Peck. evident to Asbury the role Hare Chevro- disease. “Our family is very excited to United States. Sixth generation Hare family own- let plays in the community. “They rec- announce Courtney recently received a “Asbury is able to provide ers, Monica and Courtney, will remain ognized our charitable giving and our clean bill of health,” said Peck. a great support structure for on board with the company in a consult- charities will now become their chari- The dealership will continue with the 250 employees that work ing standpoint. “Courtney and I will ties.” the Hare name. Current General Manag- at Hare Chevrolet and Hare continue to remain very involved in the In 2014 Courtney was diagnosed er Jason Horack will oversee day to day Truck Center. Asbury will re- community.” with cancer. Since her diagnosis, Court- operations. The actual transition of own- tain 100 percent of the current Peck told the Reporter that it became ney has fought a public battle against the ership will occur on January 23. Yellow level travel advisory issued for Hamilton County A yellow level Travel Advisory has been issued for The National Weather Service has Hamilton County As a reminder with winter driving, reduce speeds, unincorporated roads in Hamilton County, effective Friday under a Freezing Rain Advisory from 7 p.m. Friday until leave extra room between vehicles, make sure all windows afternoon, Jan. 13, until further notice. This is the lowest 1 p.m. Sunday so the travel advisory was issued in antic- are clear of snow and ice, turn on lights to increase visibil- level of local travel advisory and means that routine travel ipation of slippery roads. Watch carefully as portions of ity even during the day, and make sure to keep an emergen- or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazard- what may appear to be dry pavement can quickly turn into cy kit along with a fully charged cell phone handy. In case ous situation. Individuals should use caution or avoid those icy patches. 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The application and all of our rules that celebrate our community provide ac- are available there and it really gives a Navy Office of Community Outreach, Indianapolis clock, and is ready to defend America America’s Navy is coming home to at all times,” said Cmdr. John Gay, Di- cess for all to the best in fresh, locally pretty good peek at what the market is all Indianapolis in 2017, one of 15 cities se- rector of the Navy Office of Communi- grown food with extended market hours about,” recommends Partlow. She will lected to host a Navy Week, one of the ty Outreach, which plans and executes and new programs to benefit all shoppers send a paper copy of the application to Navy’s signature outreach programs. the Navy Week program. “Because the and participants. anyone who requests one. Applications Indianapolis Navy Week is sched- Navy is concentrated primarily on both The KDFM is currently on the look- are always accepted, but preference for uled for August 7-13, 2017, coincident coasts, we’re challenged to communi- out for local growers, farmers, bakers, the 2017 season will be given to those with the Indiana State Fair, and is de- cate our mission away from fleet con- and makers to join the market. Anyone submitted by March 31, 2017. Accept- signed to give area residents an oppor- centration areas. That’s where the Navy interested in learning more about be- ed participants will be notified of their tunity to learn about the Navy, its people Week program comes in.” ing a vendor at the farmers’ market is status shortly following a review by the and its importance to national security Navy Weeks focus a variety of out- asked to join veteran vendors and Mar- KDFM Board of Directors. and prosperity. The Navy plans to in- reach assets, equipment and personnel ket Manager Adrienne Akers Partlow for Musicians, performers, and repre- clude the following elements in the on a single city for a week-long series a Prospective Vendor Meeting on Feb. sentatives from non-profit organization, week-long celebration: of engagements with key influencers and 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Greater or anyone who would like to demon- • USS Constitution Sailors organizations representing all sectors of Kokomo Chamber of Commerce, 325 N. strate or speak at the market, should use • Navy Divers and Navy Explosive the market. Main Street. This is an opportunity for the nonprofit or musician application Ordnance Disposal teams "During a Navy Week, 75-100 out- anyone curious about the market to ask available on the website. • Navy Band musical performances reach events are coordinated with cor- questions and talk to current vendors. The 2017 market season begins on • Senior Navy Leadership porate, civic, government, education, Potential vendors may also call Partlow April 29 and runs through Oct. 7. Market • Namesake Sailors with ties to the media, veterans, community service and at 765-210-8235 or email info@koko- hours on Saturday are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and local area or region diversity organizations in the city," said mofarmersmarket.com to talk with her the Mid-Week Market will operate from • Navy Aircraft and aviators Lt. Cmdr. Brett Dawson, Navy Office of about any concerns or questions. 4 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday from June • Navy simulator(s) and other inter- Community Outreach Event Planning “Anyone interested in being part of through August. active displays Department. "We bring in as much of • Visits to area schools the Navy as we can. The Navy Parachute • Community service projects and Team, bands, divers, Seabees, USS Con- events with local organizations stitution, EOD teams, crews of ships and • Visits with local veterans submarines that are named after a city Since 2005, the Navy Week pro- or state or have a tie to the area, home- gram has served as the Navy’s signature town Sailors, interactive displays and outreach effort into areas of the country equipment, and Navy recruiting assets which do not have a significant Navy all have participated in the Navy Week presence, with 195 Navy Weeks being program." held in 71 different U.S. cities. For more information about India- “Navy Weeks are designed to help napolis Navy Week, contact: Americans understand that their Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brett Dawson protects and defends America on the 901-874-7048 world’s oceans, that their Navy is de- [email protected] Do you have a . Community announcement? Wedding? Anniversary? Birth announcement? SHARE IT WITH THE COMMUNITY! 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