GRANTSVILLE'S WESTERN AUTO HAS NEW OWNER

(10/18/2004)

Kelley Allen is new Western Auto owner Radio Shack is a big part of Grantsville store ... ... with most major appliances Melinda Hicks says there are hundreds of electronic items ... ... plus batteries, batteries, batteries Just about every small town in the eastern US had a Western Auto store during the last century, bringing everything to rural communities - tires, appliances, auto parts, ammo, bikes, hardware, radios and TVs. Each dealer owned their own store and set their own prices. Grantsville's Western Auto has graced the community for many years, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gerwig. It has now been sold to 15-year-employee Kelly Allen. The local store has obtained a franchise for Radio Shack and is a provider of electronic equipment and supplies to the county. Allen said she went to work for the Gerwig's as a sales clerk, never expecting to stay with the establishment, let alone own it. "The Gerwig's have been great to work with over the years," she said. "It couldn't have been better." "Now is the challenge to continue to upgrade the store and provide products to the community," said Allen. "I am fortunate to have Melinda Hicks working with me." Allen says she hopes to continue serving the community for years to come.

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