Fisher treats Valley Auto to a traditional Maine feast in show of support after fire

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FORT KENT– Vice-President of Sales for Fisher Snowplow John Murphy's response to the Valley Auto fire shows the expression “no good deed goes unpunished” to be untrue in at least some cases.

MAINE COAST SEAFOOD FEED - The Valley Auto crew enjoyed an impromptu feast courtesy of the Fisher Snowplow representatives who showed up at the temporary Valley Auto facility on Caribou Road a couple of weeks ago. VP of Sales John Murphy brought several other Fisher employees with him from Rockland, Maine, in order to feed lobster, steamers, steak, and chicken to the business' employees. Murphy said Fisher was inspired by the community support for Valley Auto and wanted to do their part in supporting them as they rebuild. - Julie Daigle image

Through media coverage of the event, Murphy heard about how the Fort Kent community banded together to support Carl and Pat Theriault of Valley Auto during and after the fire that destroyed their Main Street building and decided that the company could do its part too.

Valley Auto sells Fisher equipment on their lot, although Carl explained that the amount of snowplows his business typically sells in one year is modest.

Murphy brought a truck and trailer and several employees, one with Valley connections through marriage and another who had attended the University of Maine at Fort Kent, up from Rockland, Maine in a completely unannounced visit to hold a noon-time outdoor grilling of steak, chicken, and fresh lobster for the Valley Auto family.

He also gave every employee a Thanksgiving Day turkey.

“It's a pretty small community, Maine,” said Murphy.

“We know they are going through a tough time. We are impressed with what he is doing for his employees.”

Carl said he was completely taken by surprise by the visit. He said he continues to be amazed by the support others have given them in the wake of the fire.