The Treasure Chest celebrates 7 years this weekend, Feb. 8
By Garrick Moritz, Gazette
The Treasure Chest in Garretson has become a cornerstone on Main Ave. It started with inspiration and a meeting of the minds, and became something that has benefited many.
“At the time, the building was for sale, and it had been for sale for a while,” said Connie Johnson. “Terry came home, and said that he thought that we should buy that building. I didn’t think much of the idea, I didn’t know what we’ d use it for, but I just let it go.”
What happened next, Johnson credits to divine inspiration. She woke in the middle of the night, convinced that God wanted them to buy the building and use it for the benefit of the community. She said she was confused, that she didn’t understand, but that she decided to go give the building a look. In her mind, the word Monopoly for some reason had
stuck and wouldn’t go away. And when she had Terry take her inside on a tour, they found an old sign advertising the classic board game in the office section. It struck her like a thunderbolt.
“I didn’t know what was happening,” she said. “I just knew that we had to buy the building because God wanted us to, and because he wanted the building used for his purposes.”
So they bought the building and began painting and redecorating, and a meeting of the minds occurred on Main.
“Kris Frerk had been talking about trying to open up a vendor operation in town. With this building, we could provide that space. It was a meeting of multiple purposes for all. We also were looking for a place to store items that people needed. (With the idea of creating a charitable consignment and thrift store on the model of Goodwill and the Salvation Army.)
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The Treasure Chest will be celebrating their 7th anniversary this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a free hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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