[Nfb-kzoo] Portage mechanic, who is blind, moves out of his garage and into a new shop

[J.J. Meddaugh]

By
Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo Gazette
March 21, 2010, 10:45AM
Grand opening planned: Steve Scott, blind since the age of 18, works on a small engine
in August 2009. Scott has moved to a new shop on Portage Road and will hold a grand
opening next month.
PORTAGE
 - Steve Scott launched his small-engine repair business from the garage behind his
home in 2008.
Over the last couple years, Scott built up Something for all Seasons and has now
moved into commercial space at 8139 Portage Road, just south of Centre Avenue, in
Portage.
FACT SHEET
Something for all Seasons
Where
: 8139 Portage Road, Portage.
What
: Small-engine repair and equipment sales.
Contact: (269) 321-8830.
Web:
www.somethingforallseasons.com
.
He will hold an open house to celebrate, at 10 a.m. April 2.
Scott, who repairs snowmobiles, lawnmowers, automobiles, tractors, combines, tillers,
cultivators, boats, all-terrain vehicles and virtually anything else with a motor,
said he is excited to his new, much larger work space.
"This is heaven," he said of the 2,800-square-foot shop.
He also has room to display the equipment he sells, including the brands Troy-Bilt,
Tanaka, Yamakoyo, Little Wonder and Mantis Power Equipment.
Scott was born with congenital glaucoma, and underwent 23 surgical procedures before
his eyes were replaced with prosthetics when he was 17.
Scott works with his wife, Rhonda Scott, who he says has been essential to the business'
success. Rhonda also is blind.
"I've got to thank my wife," he said. "Without her I wouldn't be here."

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