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 Behind the ribbon were many of the staff from the
new store along with company representatives and the President/owner
of the Farm and Home Corporation, Adam Bowles. The company began in
1960 in Quincy and Bowles is a third generation family member to be
the president of the company.
Along with President Bowles, corporate staff at the ribbon cutting
included Chief Operating Officer Mike Pauling, Region Director Joe
Coulter and Marketing Manager Jeff LaCroix. Local staff gathered
behind the ribbon and included the Lincoln Store Assistant Manager
Bob Rankin. Store Manager Rick Wilson was not present for the cut.
Representing the city of Lincoln were Alderwomen Kathy Horn and
Wanda Lee Rohlfs, City Clerk Peggy Bateman, and the city’s
Administrative Assistant Ashley Metelko. Logan County Clerk Theresa
Moore, County Treasurer Penny Thomas, and Circuit Clerk Kelly Elias
were on hand along with Logan County Royalty Queen Caroline Ahrends,
Junior Miss Alayna Briggs, Little Miss Sophia Farmer, and L.E.A.D.
Director Andrea Runge. The ribbon was held by Logan County Tourism
Bureau Assistant Lexie Groves and Karen Hargis of Lincoln Daily
News.
The event was emceed by Nila Smith who opened by thanking everyone
who had turned out for the event and thanking Farm and Home for
their investment in Lincoln.
Farm and Home Chief Operating Officer Mike Pauling was called on to
speak for the company. He came around the ribbon to face all those
gathered together. He said, “We are so excited and so happy to be
here in Lincoln, couldn’t be happier to be in this community, and we
feel we have services that most of Lincoln will enjoy. So, thank you
for having us.”
George Horn (Pictured center) was put at the front of the line
behind the ribbon and was recognized as a long-time employee who
worked for Big R as well as now Farm and Home Supply. George shared
that he has worked for the two businesses combined for 15 years.
Wanda Lee Rohlfs was called on to speak on behalf of
the city in the absence of Mayor Tracy Welch. She said that she was
so excited to have the new Farm and Home Supply come to Lincoln.
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 She noted that the store is being talked about
around the community and that she has spoken to people on the street
in Lincoln who have commented on the store. She added that she has
been in the store as a shopper as well and really appreciates what
the store brings to Lincoln.
Speaking about folks she has talked to she said, “They are so
excited, they love the store, and we are so thankful to have you
here in Lincoln and we wish you very good luck.”
The crowd helped with the countdown and Bob Rankin snipped the
ribbon on cue.
Everyone was reminded that the store is hosting a four-day grand
opening weekend with lots of special activities and special deals on
merchandise. All were encouraged not to leave without doing a little
bit of shopping.
Farm and Home Supply Marketing Manager Jeff LaCroix provided
additional history of the business and the products offered as well
as community involvement efforts.
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Farm & Home Supply, about us:
Farm & Home Supply was founded as a single store back in 1960, then
known as Quincy Farm Supply. Since those humble beginnings we have
expanded operations to include 15 physical stores across three
states and an e-commerce website. We serve a region with millions of
people that includes everything from unincorporated neighborhoods to
major cities.
Our company has been – and still is – owned by local families
focused on providing knowledgeable, courteous service and products
you need to live a great life here in the Midwest. We proudly carry
a unique mix of major brands, private label products, and items by
boutique and specialty vendors. If you need something for yourself,
your farm or home, chances are we have it: sporting goods, farm/ag,
automotive, clothing, footwear, pets, livestock, hunting and
home/patio are just some of the departments ready for you to browse.
We are part of the Mid-States Distributing Company, a buying group
of independently owned and operated farm and ranch retailers located
throughout the US and Canada. Membership in the group allows smaller
retailers to carry a broad range of high-end products with unique
store brands and compete with big box stores. We also partner with
top-notch companies to provide business solutions that make us even
stronger.
Farm & Home Supply is a thriving local business that regularly gives
back to the community in a variety of ways. We do our best to be
good stewards of the communities where we do business because we
live here, raise our families here, and rely on customer loyalty to
continue to be successful. We offer a superior experience because we
genuinely care about our customers and focus on the products and
services you actually need and want.
For charitable giving, please visit our dedicated request page for
donations.
F.O.U.N.D.E.D. In Community
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Fun
place to work and grow personally and professionally
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Outstanding
value and prices everyday
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Unique
and cool products we are proud to sell and use ourselves
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Neat
clean stores like you would expect
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Dedicated
to training and developing our associates
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Excellent
service to all our customers all of the time
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Donating
back to the communities we serve
The new store is located at 1501 Woodlawn Road in
the old Walmart store and more recently Big R. Store hours are
Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sunday.
[Nila Smith]
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