Wittman and Norment to Help Triangle Families Saturday

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

This weekend, a U.S. Congressman and a State Senator will be rolling up their sleeves to help service cars for Triangle residents.

“To have a U.S. Congressman or state senator change your oil, now that’s pretty unique,” says American Pride Automotive owner Charlie Marcotte.

Marcotte’s goal is to encourage other business owners to consider how they might be able to help people in need by offering goods or services in a similar manner.

“I applaud the creativity and dedication that a small business like American Pride has invested in its community and encourage other businesses to do the same,” Norment says.

American Pride Automotive’s employees volunteer their time to help customers for Family Service Day, and Marcotte says this is not only a benefit to customers, but also to the employees. “It does wonderful things to the guys who work here. This service gives them an opportunity to feel good about what they do and who they are.”

While customers get basic car service and get tips on car care and maintenance, children can enjoy painting flower pots and planting flowers. Chick-Fil-A will also offer food.

Family Service Day happens at both the Yorktown and Williamsburg locations, on alternating dates.

Family Service Day will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg shop located on Airport Road. Customers can make appointments for Family Service Day by calling 595-4100 or online at American Pride Automotive’s website.

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-1 #10 Guest 2011-03-11 15:28

Sigh , I feel soory for someone who cares so little for the community that they live that they would not want to extend a helping hand . I spent my teenage years raised by my mother , with out a father . We were a very proud family but welcomed the help from our community and church . You never know why someone needs that extra little bit of help so please don't judge .

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0 #9 Guest 2011-03-09 17:01

There is a difference, Mr. Sigh, between someone dependent on a government handout and a community standing up to help its neighbors, especially in a time where government action has caused so many to face the challenges we see today. Hold on, we have a couple more years of this. Ok, maybe just 683 days.

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+3 #8 Guest 2011-03-09 16:26

Congratulations and Thanks to Mr. Marcotte and to Senator Norment & Congressman Wittman for contributing to the community in this and many ways.

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+11 #7 Guest 2011-03-09 15:02

as a working mother of two who can't afford an oil change I think the "take the bus" commenter needs a reality adjustment. Thank you to American Pride and Chicfila for this. I probably can't make it but am sure you will do a world of good. The maintenance you help with now may well help another mother or father keep their job by enabling them to get to work.

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-12 #6 Guest 2011-03-09 14:35

I'm not ashamed and I'll tell you why.

If Mr. Marcotte wants to give free oil changes, I think that's great. Good for him and his employees.

My comment is for those who are getting the freebie. There is a responsibility that comes with car ownership. An oil change at Wal-mart is about $24. If you get your oil changed every three months that amounts to about a quarter a day. So I don't think it's a money issue. It's an entitlement issue. More and More people feel like someone else should provide for them. This is yet one more example.

80 years ago when my grandfather struggled thru the great depression, he would have been offended if someone offered to change the oil in his tractor for free. 30 years ago my father would have told you "I take care of my own" if you offerred him a freebie when he was layed off for 9 months.

We used to have a little more pride in providing for ourselves and our families and that seems to have been lost a little bit over the years, and if you can't affort 25 cents a day to change your oil, then you probably can't afford, insurance,tires ,gas, either. So take the bus. It's cheap, reliable, and you don't have to be a burden upon the good will of others.

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+9 #5 Guest 2011-03-09 12:17

I hope that Mr. Wittman and Mr. Norment's rolled up sleeves won't exempt them from hearing and acting on people's concerns about what has brought them to their "knees", financially.

I also applaud American Pride for supporting all members of our community. "Tough parent" responses just aren't appropriate here. They demonstrate the selfishness of the writers, even though this isn't costing taxes received! Grateful that true colors were shown there..... It is rather, a demonstration of "Paying it forward". How great is that!!!!

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+25 #4 Guest 2011-03-09 08:59

Welcome to Williamsburg! A business owner seeking nothing more that to engage/inspire other business owners to support fellow community members less fortunate than themselves has to endure these sort of comments?? "..take the bus"? Really?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

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-6 #3 Guest 2011-03-09 08:41

Sadly, both of these men's records show a clear disregard for the health and well-being of children and families living in poverty. One day of rolled up sleeves will not replace the loss of millions in health, education and food assistance at both the federal and state levels. As a nation and a state, we can either pay to care for our vulnerable children when they are young or pay for special education and, worse, incarceration, when they are older.

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+25 #2 Guest 2011-03-09 08:30

What a great idea. American Pride Automotive and Chick-Fil-A are wonderful examples of how businesses can be good neighbors in a community. I am fortunate in that I do not need this kind of service, but I take comfort in knowing that others in need can take advantage of this and improve their quality of life. Can you imagine a parent worrying about his or her car starting every day so he or she can go to work to provide for the family. American Pride Automotive is to be highly commended for offering these services!

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-34 #1 Guest 2011-03-09 08:08

If you can't afford to maintain your vehicle. Maybe you should take the bus.

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