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MARCH 2, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 10
New Location, Same Mission Freedom Thrift On 30 Schedules Grand Opening BY ANN MEAD ASH
elly Lynch, general manager of Freedom Thrift, a subsidiary of Revelations of Freedom Ministries (ROFM) in Blue Ball, and Yvette Lee, visual merchandiser, are looking forward to the grand opening of Freedom Thrift on 30, 2853 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, on Saturday, March 12. A ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m., followed by light refreshments and door prizes until 2 p.m. Shopping will continue until 6 p.m. Both Lynch and Lee are mindful of the clientele at the new store, which is located in a tourist area. “We are catering to the taste of those customers,” noted Lynch of the boutique-style store. “Our mission is the same,” Lee pointed out. “We realize it’s a ministry that affects all families, but in different ways,” she said. ROFM is a faith-based, Christ-centered
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discipleship program for men who struggle with addictions. “ We hope that (mission) will resonate with our tourist customers as it does with our local customers,” she said. Lynch agreed, noting that the second location will allow the organization to raise more funds for the work of the ministry. Lynch, who will manage both stores, joined Freedom Thrift in December 2021. Lee was instrumental in the opening of the flagship store in 2019. The new store will include clothing for men, women, and children, along with accessories for women and toys for children. Lynch is especially excited about the men’s clothing area, which Lee has been working to coordinate. “(Lee) has a vision for the men’s area that is rustic and includes historic pieces, sports memorabilia, and a helicopter model,” she noted, adding that a projector showing vintage movies may be included.
Partnership Offers Independence To Seniors Introductory Seminar Planned BY ANN MEAD ASH
When Dot Hartman, director of operations, community initiatives, for Landis Communities, first heard of Friends LifeCare a few years ago, one facet of the insurance - which is designed for those who want to stay at home as they age - attracted her and her husband. “A big part of it is that you get a care coordinator to walk with you,” said Hartman. See Landis pg 3
Yvette Lee (left), visual merchandiser of Freedom Thrift, and Kelly Lynch, general manager, are looking forward to the grand opening of a second location on Route 30.
“Remember America” To Emphasize Education Charlie Kirk Scheduled To Speak At Annual Event BY ANN MEAD ASH an orator, will be held at the Lancaster County Convention Center, “The mission (of Remember Ameri- 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster, on ca) is to remind Americans of their Saturday, April 23. The dinner will unique heritage of liberty that was be served at 6 p.m. The keynote founded upon biblical principles,” said speech, which will begin at Dayspring Christian Academy events 7:15 p.m., will be followed by a brief manager Lisa Becker. “Our hearts question and answer period. Kirk, an activist and radio show first need to be turned to the Lord, and that personal revival extends host, founded Turning Point USA from us to our family to our commu- with Bill Montgomery in 2012, and he currently serves as CEO of Turnnity to our state to our nation.” The 2022 Remember America ing Point Action and Turning Point Speaker Series will feature Turning Faith. Turning Point USA is a nonPoint USA president and founder profit organization with chapters Charlie Kirk as the keynote speaker. promoting conservative values on This year’s presentation, which will high school, college, and university include chorale performances and campuses. See Dayspring pg 2
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