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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 2-November 8, 2023 "It's empty over there, but we have a lot of cars here," Shawn said. "I believe everything happens for a reason," Shawn said. "Tim was about to retire, yet none of this would have worked without him," Ronnie said. "And we couldn't do this without Tim. It's a learning curve for sure," said Shawn. Tim has the new car sales experience, the Moores the used car experiences and Butler, the parts history. Rodney retired from Butler Parts, but still helps his son with his business in Chesnee. "We are a good team," Shawn said. "We have a lot of cars here to offer," Ronnie said. Of the 100 used cars, there's about 10 new ones on the lot and that's expected to get better as the UAW strike with Ford has ended. For Ronnie and Shawn, there's not really any difference in arriving to work at their new Oak Street business than it was on Broadway Street. "It's just a different address. We are doing this here, now," he said. "We are very, very thankful to take this to the next level, reaching to the top of the plateau, to own a franchise... the fi nale," said Ronnie. E v e r y t h i n g about the change with Ford had to be updated including all technology issues and working out a lot of kinks regarding the new owners and new name. On the fi rst day the new owners were ready to sell a car they couldn't sell. Tim said the changes in technology had not all been completed. It wasn't an easy task, but it was all taken care of and now it's to selling cars. Tim and Shawn will be the up front people while Ronnie and Rodney will be involved in buying cars for the lot and all other businesses that have to do with selling. They are also proud that in McDowell, Rutherford and Cleveland counties Legendary Ford is the only locally, independently owned Ford franchise. The foursome and Steve Moore believe they've already made an impact on Rutherford County and Forest City and will continue to do so in their new roles. "Gene had done a great job. He's honest. He was ready to phase it out. It's such a modern store, we didn't really have to do anything to the building," Shawn continued. The Sisk Family Ford staff remained with Legendary Ford staff, and everyone is thankful. One employee opted to retire and be a stay-at-home mom. "We always wished we could do this, now we can," said Ronnie. "This is a big deal" said Shawn. Steve Moore is continuing to be with his sons at the new location up on Oak Street. He'll still bring his little sidekick, Gracie, with him as they have a corner spot at Legendary Ford. The Moores and Gracie -Shawn, Steve and Ronnie. Ridenhour and Rodney Butler looking over paper work. Tim Ridenhour assisting customer Calvin Spurlin with a sale. Continued from front page. FLORENCE BAPTIST CHURCH NOV. 5-8TH SUN: 11AM 6PM MON-WED: 6PM LOCATED IN SANCTUARY 201 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET, FOREST CITY, NC 28043 SPEAKER: JONATHAN LOTZ SON OF DANNY & ANN GRAHAM LOTZ AND GRANDSON OF BILLY GRAHAM MISSION STATEMENT: ENCOURAGE THE LEADER: EQUIP THE LAYMEN; AND EVANGELIZE THE LOST.

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