Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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"RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S FAVORITE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER" We need help! Looking for salespeople immediately! Are you energetic & self motivated? Experience not necessary! Come join our growing company today! Our 20th Year • Issue No. 36 • September 6, 2012 • 828-248-1408 RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM courtesy and self discipline. These are part of everyday lessons at our school. Our Martial Arts classes teach more than kicking and punching. We teach life skills. In today's world parents need extra help reinforcing respect, $39.95 Building Positive Mind Body • Spirit Since 1975 Call, classes forming now for teens & adults. Many other exciting classes! It All Started 30 Years Ago For Just $10! Western Carolinas First... By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com ou might call it insight. You could even call it a gamble. Some may have thought it was crazy. Whatever you might have called it in the fall of have thought it was crazy. Whatever you might have called it in the fall of 1982, 30 years later you might now call it genius. You might call it insight. You could even call it a gamble. Some may 1982, 30 years later you might now call it genius. The idea of becoming the fi rst fast oil change in all of Western Caro- The idea of becoming the fi rst fast oil change in all of Western Caro- lina seemed a good probability to brothers Vance and Gene Sisk. They committed themselves to a business called Fast Way Oil Change. Ev- erybody went to service stations back then. The Sisk brothers had a rough ime in the beginning. They were lucky to service four cars a dayough time in the beginning. They wer t However, their determination and persistence fi nally paid off. However, their determination and persistence fi nally paid off. Vance Sick will tell you that the only way they could stay in busi- ewood. Back then everybody was using fi fi rewood. ewood to the community, Vance and Gene kept Fast W Way ness was By Oil Change in business for the fi rst 10 years. Then their concept fi nally "caught on"! People realized that it was not only fast but also a good oviding fii lina seemed a good probability to brothers Vance and Gene Sisk. They committed themselves to a business called Fast Way Oil Change. Ev- erybody went to service stations back then. The Sisk brothers had a e lucky to service four cars a day. ance Sick will tell you that the only way they could stay in busi- ness was selling fi selling fi rewood. Back then everybody was using By pr prov ding fi rewood to the community, Vance and Gene kept Fast Oil Change in business for the fi rst 10 years. Then their concept fi nally ewood. ay "caught on"! People realized that it was not only fast but also a good deal. The primary thing that brought customers to Fast Way was the epeated great customer service the Sisk brothers offered. Vance says ful and for that we deal. The primary thing that brought customers to Fast Way was the repeated great customer service the Sisk brothers offered. Vance says that that: "The people of the community have been wonder: "The people of the community have been wonderful and for that we a e most grateful. If it hadn' 828-245-5792 www.mypersonaldojo.com † arre most grateful. If it hadn't been for them, we wouldn't still be he e So, today, 30 years later, we're saying thanks to them. This special $10 oil change is for them." The lines of vehicles at 293 South Broadway in So, today, 30 years later, we're saying thanks to them. This special $10 oil change is for them." The lines of vehicles at 293 South Broadway in been for them, we wouldn't still be herre.. Forest City on Friday attest to the overwhelming acceptance of the Sisk The idea for the $10 oil change was a throwback to 1982. That is the Forest City on Friday attest to the overwhelming acceptance of the Sisk Brothers gift. Brothers gift. The idea for the $10 oil change was a throwback to 1982. That is the price Fast Way charged back then. Times and pricing of products has day that 312 vehicles got an oil change for only $10! The Sisk brothers wanted to give back to the community and did it in a grand way. In spite long from opening to closing, three lines of vehicles reached all the way out to the street. what it means to belong to a great community, to always remember, and to give back and share their success. errfford County. price Fast Way charged back then. Times and pricing of products has changed, but what is amazing is the fi nal cost factors for the Friday, Au- changed, but what is amazing is the fi nal cost factors for the Friday, Au- gust 31, 2012, Fast Way Oil Change "thank you" celebration. That is the of the tremendous cost, Vance Sisk on behalf of both his brother, Gene and himself, said: "It was just great!" Testimony to this was that all day With this attitude and continuing emphasis on customer service, one can only wish continued success for the Sisk brothers. Just as they did in to give back and share their success. We can only join in with their hundreds of customers and say "thanks e're proud of you being a part of Ruth- gust 31, 2012, Fast Way Oil Change "thank you" celebration. That is the day that 312 vehicles got an oil change for only $10! The Sisk brothers wanted to give back to the community and did it in a grand way. In spite of the tremendous cost, Vance Sisk on behalf of both his brother, Gene and himself, said: "It was just great!" Testimony to this was that all day long from opening to closing, three lines of vehicles reached all the way out to the street. With this attitude and continuing emphasis on customer service, one can only wish continued success for the Sisk brothers. Just as they did in 1982 when they pioneered a new concept, today they set an example of 1982 when they pioneered a new concept, today they set an example of what it means to belong to a great community, to always remember, and can only join in with their hundreds of customers and say "thanks for the thank you celebratfor the thank you celebration!" Wion!" We're proud of you being a part of Ruth- e ord County Three lanes all the way up to the street entrance on South Broadway were a constant reminder of what a good deal was being offered. Drivers pa- tiently waited for their turn and socialized with each other during the wait. Most talked about the unreal deal of the day. No one seemed upset as they fi nally were ready to enter the bays for the super $10 deal. While waiting, cold bottles of water were passed out and given to each driver. Another thoughtful gesture by Fast Way. Let's not forget the delicious BBQ sandwiches and chips too. 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