The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1988 — Page 68
PROGRESS EDITION —Wed., February 17,1988
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Quality and experience at Boyer's Lawn and Garden Equip.
“We had another great year in 1987,” said Jack Boyer, owner and manager of Boyer’s Lawn and Garden Equipment, Kosciusko County’s oldest lawn and garden tractor business. Boyer’s busy operation is located next to Mid-Lakes Shopping Center on SR 13 at the south edge of North Webster. He said 1988 looks like another good year. Boyer said one of his major brands, Bolen’s, is now number one in the world with its product line. “They tripled their business in 1987 for the second year in a row.” he stated. “I’m sure we got our share of those increases. We at Boyer’s are going to continue the momentum through 1988 to show why Bolen’s Tractor and Equipment continues to be number one. The firm hasn’t lost its quality and also offers many improvements for the coming year. Bolen’s has a three-year exclusive warranty which no other dealers offer.” He added that the company has the best finance system in the business. Experience and expertise in the tractor business, along with equipment quality, make Boyer’s a leading business in the community. Selling and servicing Bolen’s gas and diesel tractors, Pioneer, Homelite, several sizes of snow throwers, Poulan and Lombard chain saws, along with a new line of wood and coal add-on furnaces, have all played a part in his success. “Furnace sales continue to be good ever since we added that line to our business nearly 12 years ago,” said Boyer. Along with his management role, Boyer also likes to assist with the mechanical end of the business. “I have two mechanics, but
Metcalf and Payne has been in business for 33 years
Business has been “fantastic and very busy,” at Metcalf and Payne, North Webster, as the Lakeland area continues to grow. The firm provides installation and service of plumbing, heating and air conditioning, both residential and commercial. Spring and fall is the busiest time. In the spring, the company sees that over 200 lake homes are ready for the owners. Time is spent going over all the plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment, and making sure all is in working order. In the fall the company goes back to these homes and sees the equipment is prepared for the winter months, when no one will be there. The firm is also engaged in remodeling of bathrooms, new construction and replacement of furnaces. Metcalf and Payne is owned by Phil and Eve Payne. Phil stated if there is a slow time in the business, it would have to be in March. He explained this is when the winter work is done, and it is to early to start necessary spring work. The firm has five other employees. Doug Bowser, has worked there for 25 years; and Doug Metcalf, 17 years. Tony Perry, now in his third year, recently completed, an apprentice program in Fort Wayne and passed the Indiana plumbing examination. He received his Indiana State Journeyman’s
North Webster C of C optimistic
Optimism fills the air in North Webster as the local Chamber of Commerce looks to improve the community with a larger membership and continued projects. A couple of years ago the chamber assisted in the beach project. Last year no major project was performed, although the local committee donated SSOO to help landscape the town’s park. “We are optimistic here,” said the chamber’s secretary, Kay Andrews. “The chamber has held its own this past year and we hope to have more members this year. We want to be an effective extension of the community.” A lack of financial funds hindered the chambers’ 1987 work. Still, much was accomplished as the residents of the lakeoriented community enjoyed a very successful sesquicentennial. The 150-year celebration was sponsored by the chamber of commerce. “It’s hard to think back on what we accomplished,” said chamber of commerce president Ed Clayton. “Os course the sesquicentennial was successful, as was the seating at the parade and Santa’s visit in December.” Both the seating and Santa’s visit were fundraising drives by the chamber. The same is expected this year as the organization looks to grow.
T like this aspect of the business, too.” he related. . Easy accessibility from neighboring towns, plenty of parking, reasonable prices, quality and good, friendly service all combine to make Boyer’s Lawn and Garden Equipment in North Webster the place to go for lawn and garden equipment needs.
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License which has been a requirement, by t le State of Indiana, since a law passed in 1372. The license is necessary for all those people engaged in plumbing work of any kind. The two other employees, Nathan Moore and Rick Luther, are enrolled in an apprenticeship program. They travel to Fort Wayne two nights a week and attend classes. Metcalf and Payne require all employees to hold an Indiana Plumbing License in c jmpliance with the state law. 33 Years In Business The business, located at Camelot Square, v as started in January 1955 in Bill Metcalf’s garage with Payne and Metcalf co-owning the business. In 1957 the former jewelry s ore on Main Street was purchased and the b isiness was operated from there until 1971. Metcalf and Payne purchased an additianal building for use as a warehouse in 1168. The Main Street location was sold to nr ake way for the International Palace of Sjxirts and Counting House Bank. The warehouse was remodeled. In 1982 Metcalf retired and the Paynes became the sole owners. The business is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and S< turday, 7-11:30 a.m.
North Webster experienced some growth. “ ’ don’t think we had as many closed shops than we did the year before,” added Andrews. “Hopefully we will be able to bring in more this year, even industries that relate w til with our community. ” Andrewssmentioned that businesses that relate to the lakes and pollution control wMild be an asset to North Webster. She ncted that no special plans have been made to lure businesses to North Webster. Perhaps the newest event relating to the chamber of commerce is the special banquet planned for February 22, at North W sbster’s American Legion hall. At the banquet, four new board members will be elected. Subsequent events include the electic n of new officers for the chamber. The chamber also plans on producing a brochure to highlight the town to prospective visitors. A brochure was produced two ye ars ago and placed along the Indiana Toll Read. The same is expected with the new br ichure, which will be released next year. ‘We got some responses from people from the brochure,” added Clayton. “I’m sure it attracted some people to North Webster.” ; forth Webster may not be growing at an al< rming rate, but it remains a positive tourist attraction in Indiana. The chamber of commerce is one reason for the tourism success.