02 Broadcaster Press January 13, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com The Art of Success Series: Mead Lumber carries on tradition of excellence despite changes over years by Katie Clausen For the Plain Talk The City of Vermillion, founded in 1859, has seen its fair share of homes pop up and buildings constructed. Although the Mead Lumber site isn’t quite as old as the community, and has changed management a few times, it has remained Vermillion’s staple location for building needs. Formerly Fullerton’s, Mead Lumber continues on in the success of growing communities Are you becoming eligible for Medicare or looking to compare Medicare plans? See me as I represent many ?ne companies. Lloyd Rowland P PO Box 334 Verm Vermillion, SD 57069 605-350 605-350-3849 lloydrowland@hotmail.com lloydrowland@ because of what it offers. When it comes to building supplies, one often thinks of permanent occupants of Vermillion. However, USD students, who are thought to be more transitory, also find what they need at the establishment, like junior Juliette Minsk “I like going in and looking at their paint samples,” Minsk said. “Our landlord asked us if we wanted to do some painting so that’s where I went because I could easily walk there. They have a good selection.” For other Vermillion residents, Mead’s location is also convenient. “I like that I don’t Vermillion Area Farmer’s Market WINTER MARKET SEASON February 21st 10:00 - 1:00 have to drive to Yankton or Sioux Falls if I need something,” Tom Jorgensen said. “I like doing projects myself and they have what I need and I don’t have to drive very far.” Just as lumber yards have throughout the years in small Midwestern communities, Mead Lumber provides Vermillion residents with building plans, tips, Mead Lumber, located on Main Street, is a one-stop-shop for contractors and customers. ideas, and the essentials KATIE CLAUSEN / FOR THE PLAIN TALK to create what they need. When building a home or remodeling a space South Dakota, Since the Mead having all of your Oklahoma, Wyoming, Company purchased the resources in one and Montana. The lumber yard, Mead and location helps companionship of its employee’s continue streamline the process. sister-stores allows to maintain a Mead also hires staff employees to aid community attitude and that is knowledgeable customers to the best of outlook. and customer oriented. their abilities. Mead “Mead is also a family “We’ve got a good Lumber began in owned corporation,” group of guys here,” said Ashland, NE in 1910, Shutt said. “They bought Steve Shutt, Mead and has grown into a several Fullerton stores employee. “I like Midwest stronghold. as a way to keep the working with our Mead Lumber’s businesses open.” contractors and our display floor shows Part of Mead’s success customers.” glamorous cabinet is their diversity. They Mead owns several samples, unique are much more than a locations across the countertops, and lumber yard, offering mid-west, which means impressive flooring. 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Member FINRA and SIPC. Thank You The family f Helen Madsen wish to thank all those The family of Helen Madsen wish to thank all those ly y ds s s l os s wh sen cards, flowers, memorials, and de vis ts. who se t cards, flowers, memorials an made visits sent rds, fl ers em ri ls, ent ds, flowers, mo s, visits. isi Speci thank you to Dr. Mary Jo Olson and hospital Special th pec cial yo Dr Mary J Ols and hospital Dr. ary ar ry lso son osp ta sp i staff for the wonder ful care an compassion during staff fo the wonder ful care and compass o durin staff for th wo derfu care and compassion during t f taff wonderful re derf rf ompassi mpassion urin ing ’ lln ss. mom’s ill ess ’s illness. lnes To Fr. John for is comfort g words, th Ch fo To Fr. John, for his comforting words, to the Choir for r. 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