When Elsbeth and I visited the newly purchased George Gee auto dealership recently, I got a chance to talk with the new owners of the former Huling Brothers company.

I met George Sr., his son Ryan and their wives and found them all warm, neighborly and anxious to talk to me about their long-term experience in serving the driving needs of thousands of friends in Spokane where the name (it once was McGee generations ago in Ireland) is a household word.

I love their philosophy - no visitor ever leaves our showroom without a smile on their face - but I was stunned when they told me there is some confusion by a few visitors who wish to blame them for two scoundrels who used to work for the former owners and who brought some infamy to the place before they were fired.

The Gee family has been a revered name in the industry statewide and they were dismayed when a couple of nitwits dropped by to harass them for a despicable act that happened long before the Gee's bought the dealership.

I urge you to drop by when you are in the junction vicinity. We are so lucky to have a thriving dealership here to add to the warm experience West Seattle is famous for.

I have bought cars from Gene Fiedler, Ralph Malone, Arvid Andresen and I think you are going to enjoy having this family in the neighborhood.

Jerry may be reached at publisher@robinsonnews.com