By Beacon Staff
Sometimes, good things do happen to good people.
Although they would never talk about it, Burlington residents Matt and Betty Burns had a history of giving rides to local people with no reliable transportation of their own.
Until they were without a vehicle themselves.
That’s why Mona Ash, program director for Building Bridges, encouraged the couple to apply for the Recycled Rides program hosted by the National Auto Body Council.
On Tuesday, Matt and Betty drove away from Deery Collision Center in a repaired 2011 Chevy Malibu, free of charge. Deery Collision manager Justin Club officially gifted the vehicle during a short presentation, and Deery Brothers owner Brad Deery stopped by to congratulate the couple.
The total loss vehicle, which had suffered front end damage before being given away, was provided by State Farm Insurance. Deery Collision workers repaired it ahead of the giveaway and even fitted the car with a giant bow on top.
“You only see that (a car with a bow on it) on TV,” an excited Betty Burns said.
Photo by William Smith