Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 18 : Fall 2013 | Page 49

Motors. Valley Motors was built with its own service bays
and showroom to sell/service Pontiac and General Motors
vehicles. Later Harry added the Jeep brand to his lineup
of vehicles offered to The Valley. Harry eventually sold
the businesses off and the Valley Motors location went to
Ouellette Building Supply sometime during the 1980’s.
Under new ownership, the front portion of the building
was torn down to make way for a brand new renovation
to the property. A new steel frame, siding, second story
and an overall expansion took place. Ouellette’s operated in
the Valley Motors location for approximately 14 more years
until it was sold to Jim Pelletier, Steve’s father.

additional positions in the company. “We have just begun
and still have a lot more to do, but I am confident that
Fort Kent will soon be known as “The Place” to buy your
next vehicle and get service that is second to none.” Glenn
began with Martin Ford back in 1988, eventually working
his way through the years to general manager. “Glenn is the
backbone to both dealerships” said Steve Pelletier “I really
enjoy this business, and I feel I have the competent people
and place to now expand.” Valley Motors will be holding a
grand opening beginning October 3, 2013, a year to the day
of the tragic fire. “We are blessed to have the opportunity and
ability to have this event.” stated Steve Pelletier, “Without
the hard work and efforts of the area firefighters, Carl and
his staff along with many others during the fire, we wouldn’t
have the building that we are in today.” Construction of
the new lot and dealership will continue through the fall.
Steve, Glenn and all his employees welcome everyone from
The Valley, Aroostook County and Maine to visit their new
dealership. “Just drive to Fort Kent. You can’t miss it.”

Jim Pelletier, an icon in the forestry industry,
realized the need of continuing area businesses and
began renovations to the building for various businesses.
Eventually, the building was leased to Northern Maine
Medical Center for their wellness and fitness programs.
During the discussion process of purchasing Valley Auto,
Steve and his father recalled the old auto dealership owned
by Escovitz back in the day. It was then decided to bring
back the old name, Valley Motors, with a new face which
would be located exactly in the same location of where it
previously stood in the mid 20th century. Arrangements
were made with NMMC to relocate in order for Valley
Motors to begin their construction/reconstruction process.

The building has begun a complete renovation
with new sales offices, a beautiful customer waiting area,
an enormous showroom, a brand new service garage with
wash bay and full administrative offices upstairs which
houses staff from both Pelletier Ford and Valley Motors.
Glenn Ouellette, General Manager of both locations, said,
“It is a great opportunity for the people of the Valley and
all of Aroostook County.” Glenn has since hired many
new people due to increase in business and the need for
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