Twice is Nice supports LLHS—and alum support TIN

In 2018, Twice is Nice Retail in Jefferson celebrated its 25th year of operation. Since ‘93, the store has exceeded $7 million in revenue and given over $5 million to Lakeside Lutheran High School.

Operated by Good Stewards, Inc., the managing organization of the store, Twice is Nice gifts have made it more affordable for generations of students to benefit from Christian education.

“Store volunteers are always interested in hearing the numbers,” says Good Stewards board chairman Jim Buelow (‘64). “Seeing the register tape totals add up is a great motivator for many of our volunteers who keep coming back week after week, month after month. The shared mission is something we hold dear.”

In October 2018, volunteers celebrated 25 years in business with a catered dinner at the Lakeside campus. Later, as a token of appreciation for years of service and support, members of the Lakeside Board of Regents and administration gathered at the store to express thanks and present volunteers with a commemorative plaque for display in the store.

“The Lord has blessed Lakeside Lutheran in many ways during its 60-year history. Twice is Nice is one of those blessings,” says Principal James Grasby. “The dedicated Christians at the store have made it their mission to support Lakeside’s ministry. The financial support to the school has significantly underwritten the cost of quality, Christ-centered education for thousands of our teenagers.”

Currently run by a group of about 125 volunteers, Twice is Nice is one of the few of its kind continuing as a 100 percent volunteer operation.

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Volunteers received a commemorative plaque celebrating 25 years in business and $5 million in donations to Lakeside Lutheran High School. Pictured L-R: Board Chairman Brian Ertman, Principal Jim Grasby, Good Stewards, Inc. Chairman Jim Buelow and a store day manager and board treasurer Carolyn Burow.

25 years of service & support

The commemorative plaque made for Twice is Nice store volunteers was created in the LL Tech Ed workshop using a new laser cutter, typical of the type of equipment funded by TiN donations.

Volunteering— it’s a family affair

It’s a standing date for Marilyn Krause’s family. On Tuesday evenings, Peggy Cooper (‘76), Jayne Pfeifer (‘82), and Tammy Meinel (‘77), and John Schoenfeld (dad of four LL grads) gather to volunteer at Twice is Nice work nights. Why? “Because my mom makes me!” they laugh. “Just kidding. It’s awesome that we get to spend time together and catch up while helping students.” Each have their own stand-out memories of Lakeside, but “the most valuable takeaway are lifelong friendships that we all have with classmates,” they agree.

While they appreciate getting to work together, they also enjoy meeting other people. “The volunteers we work with are awesome, and we are guaranteed a few laughs!” they promise. “Come for an hour or stay for four, every little bit helps!”

Lakeside Lutheran Link | 2019 Issue 1 | llhs.org | page 7