The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1988 — Page 59

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A MODEL COMPANY — Owner Bill Fisher has been in business at Fisher’s Lawn and Garden for 10 years, and already his company has become a model for other lawn and garden stores in the country. Fisher says his success has come from, “...just talking to people, offering good service, and providing customers with pickup and delivery.” Service manager Bill Hutchinson is on the left and Fisher is shown on the right.

Fisher's Lawn and Garden has reputation for service

It is not very often that a local business earns national recognition and awards, but Fisher’s Lawn and Garden - on SR 13 south in Syracuse — has done just that. In 1985 and 1986, the store was cited as being one of 10 fastest growing Simplicity dealers in the country. Because of its success, Fisher’s Lawn and Garden has been featured four times in the Simplicity magazine. And, late last year, the store was featured in a seminar at the regional Simplicity sales meetings in Fort Wayne. Owner Bill Fisher is proud of his store’s success, but he has not allowed the accolades to change his style of business. “When you come into Fisher’s Lawn and Garden,” Fisher said, “you will not encounter a sales-staff that tries to pressure you into buying something. We will show you the product, and then tell you the pluses and minuses of all of the features.” Fisher’s Lawn and Garden is authorized by both Simplicity and Toro as a certified dealer. Fisher’s has a full line of mechanized lawn tools in stock, such as: push and riding lawnmowers, various sizes of snowblowers and chainsaws, and many

Area served by over 48 churches

(Continued from page 12) Solomon’s Creek United Methodist Church, Brian Clear, pastor Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Rev. Lewis Hathaway, pastor Calvary United Methodist Church, David C. Maish, pastor Rock Church-Interdenominational, Rev. Sarah M. Tuttle and Dr. Gary M. Tuttle, pastors Wawasee Community Church of the Nazarene, Ron Blake, pastor Grace Lutheran Church, Richard Dunning, pastor Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall Grace Bible Church, Dr. David R. Haifley, pastor All Saints Episcopal Church, Rev. David L. Hyndman, vicar Syracuse Church of God, Rev. Michael Johnson, pastor Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Father Robert Hammond, pastor Syracuse Church of the Brethren, D. Arnold Naff, pastor Wawasee Heights Baptist Church, Jerry Walden, pastor Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, Harlen Steffen, pastor Freedom Chapel Non-denominational, Ray Shanklin, pastor Milford Area Apostolic Christian Church, Jesse Beer, Nelson Beer, Will Schieler and Walter Steffen, ministers Bethel Church of the Brethren, Verne H. Leininger, pastor New Salem Church of the Brethren, Kenneth and Helen Hollinger, pastors Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Bro. James Linscott, administrator “ Filadelfia Evangelical Spanish Assembly of God, Alberto Jiminez, pastor Milford Christian Church,tDale Kuhns, senior minister First Brethren Church of Milford, Paul Tinkel, Pastor Milford Chapel Mennonite Church, Arthur Hershberger, pastor

types of accessories to meet all outdoor needs. Fisher’s also has one of the top service departments in the area. With Bill Hutchinson as manager, the service department’s reputation for excellence has grown enough that they now do all the repair work for several large retail stores in Goshen and Warsaw. Fisher’s also provides convenience to its customers by picking up and delivering any items needing to be serviced. Also found at Fisher’s is a nursery complete with tree shrubs, flowers, plants, and miscellaneous nursery items. “We also have a man,” Fisher said, “who locally builds bird feeders and houses for us to go with our bird seed.” Fisher, who opened his business in June, 1977, is joined at the shop by Hutchinson, salesman William P. Fisher, secretary Marsha Fisher, and one part-time employee. Fisher attributes his success to the friendly, low key atmosphere found at his store. “People are getting tired of places that do not provide good service. We have been able to build a good reputation by talking to people, providing good services, and by offering pickup and delivery to them.

Dewart Lake Community Friends Church, Lou Herchenroeder, pastor Milford United Methodist Church, Robert Ellison, pastor Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church, David Widmoyer, pastor Wawasee Community Bible Church, Tom Speicher, pastor North Webster Area North Webster Church of the Brethren, Emery Kintner, pastor Bible Christian Church, Lonnie Nicholl, pastor North Webster Church of God, Stephen W. Fouts, pastor Salem Community Church, Kurt B. Church, pastor Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, Wilbur Workman, pastor North Webster United Methodist Church, Rex Lindemood, pastor Word of Grace Fellowship, Allen and Peggy Giant, pastors Northern Lakes Christian Center, Karen and Thorpe Mitchell, pastors Leesburg-Oswego Area Calvary Baptist Church, Oswego, Roderick V. Smith, pastor First Baptist Church of Oswego, Rev. Roy Mickley, pastor Grace Brethren Church, Art Bushen, C.E. director Leesburg United Methodist Church, Donald C. Lacy, pastor f Other Areas New Paris, Bethany Church of the Brethren, F. Wayne Lawson, pastor Gravelton, Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, Dorotha and Ivan Fry, pastors Warsaw and Goshen, First Church of Christ Scientist Cromwell, Calvary Lutheran Church, Paul Clement, pastor Ligonier, Trinity Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Don Fischer, pastor Burr Oak, United Methodist Church, Lawrence Byrnes, pastor Clunette United Methodist Church, Stewart Carter, pastor

SSmpXicHy— Make hay before the grass grows. Take advantage of this special price on the Simplicity garden tractor. Even at its usual price, it’s a better / | \ value. Floating mower deck for the / \[~fr7 ) smoothest cut possible. Tight 24” turning Aik /y radius. Briggs & Stratton industrial/commercial 4 cycle engine. Variable speed transmission. -—' And an exclusive J r -"' z iBl controlled traction differential to reduce llug'EgCj J wheel spin. Feature by feature, n|BHHK J it’s the best value r there is. /ggSSSSSS 17-7 And now it’s even f WJr. better. Come in and cash in today. Hub Caps Optional Special Pre-Season Prices. FISHER’S LAWN & GARDEN ct, , Highway 13 South SYRACUSE, IN 46567 (219) 457-4043 Haven't you done without albolong enough? RealToros. Unreal prices. NOW NOW NOW ®299 s $ 399- $ 499 s r-“"l Save $70.00 Save SBO.OO Save $20.00 V T Model 20588 VM Model 20692 Model 20695 \ \ 4-<ycle2r V- X V\ \ 4-cycle2r V hand-propelled t X self-propelled \ self-profiled » \ Rear Bagger. \ ,»\. Easy-Enpty \ BBC, Easy-Empty ''IOBBC. Bear Bagger. V4MO Rear Bagger. • Special purchase makes these le w prices possible. Hurry! When they’re gone, they ’re gone. • If you thought you couldn’t afford a Toro’you should think again. • Two-year limited warranty. FISHER’S LAWN & GARDEN Highway 13 South HTRff] SYRACUSE, IN 46567 |UI KU HHlljl (219) 457-4043 Haven! you done without aTbro king enough?

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