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"Greeting cards were an easy solution to helping people stay connected during the crisis " said Benefield. "We wanted to be a message of hope, and a message of encour - agement. When times are tough, people need that. We did a lot of pivoting, during the pandemic, and we saw a lot of growth in that." Benefield says that, de - spite the hardship, the future looks bright. "DaySpring's venture into the publishing world in 2017 was a natural pro- gression for our business and ministry model," she said. "We have 50 years of powerful content. Today, the publishing division is the fastest-growing area of our business." DaySpring president and Siloam Springs long-time resident, James Barnett, has even contributed to the company's titles, recently releasing his book "Blue Skies." More than anything, Benefield says that Day - Spring is proud to be in Siloam Springs. "We are proud to employ local people. These are our roots, this is our home. This is where it all happens. We are privileged to be able to stay here and do our work from here. Our global headquarters thrives in the family-friendly community of Siloam Springs." In addition to employ - ing 225 regional residents, DaySpring contributes both financial support and hands-on volunteer work to a number of local ministry partners, includ - ing Teen Challenge of Northwest Arkansas, Res- toration Village Ministries, Cookson Hills Christian Ministries, the United Way, the Manna Center, Kind at Heart Ministries, Ability Tree and the Mercy Health Foundation. Benefield says "It is because of the beautiful people of Siloam Springs that DaySpring helps so many across the globe ex - perience and express the life-changing message of God's love. We are proud to be a part of this com- munity." Siloam Proud C8 n Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Siloam Springs Herald-Leader Building strong relationships through food. We build strong relationships through food. Making nutritious, high-quality food helps bring families together around the dinner table. Nourishing and delighting the pets we love by making complete and balanced pet food. It's our purpose at Simmons. It's why we do what we do. We believe good relationships are good business. Today. And every day. Proud to be part of the Siloam Springs community since 1949. workatsimmons.com veterans whose families had not claimed them and that Lee was always there to hold the flag line at the cemetery. "He is a man of extreme integrity and passion for his family and veterans and veterans causes," Layne said. "He will do anything for anybody within his power." She remembers Lee tak - ing a World War II veteran known only as "Mr. Na- than" around on his mo- torcycle when the elderly veteran needed anything. Lee made Mr. Nathan fam- ily, Layne said. All of this is just part of who Lee is: an outstand- ing gentleman who loves his family and community, according to State Repre- sentative Robin Lundstrum (R-87). Lundstrum called Lee passionate whether it was participating in the Four Chaplains program in Feb - ruary or simply taking care of a veteran in need. When- ever Lundstrum was at an event she always saw Lee with a smile on his face, she said. "( The community is) always doing something in Siloam to help veter - ans and Frank is always in the middle of it," Lundstrum said. Looking forward Lee said even though he will no longer be lead- ing the post, he will still be involved with the VFW. The new post commander will be Keith Schultz, who will be starting in July, Lee said. Ken Leach will be the se - nior vice commander and Mike Henzel will be the junior vice commander, Lee said. When asked what advice he has for the new leadership, Lee simply said he would be available. "I plan to support my post and I'm always there for guidance and leader - ship," Lee said. LEE Continued from Page C7 Courtesy of Mainstreet Studios Author and President of DaySpring, James Barnett, posing with his new book, "Blue Skies." DAYSPRING Continued from Page C6 Read Source: raisingbookworms.com Reading skills correspond directly to one's ability to ... ➤ be an informed citizen ➤ communicate effectively ➤ earn a higher salary ➤ succeed in one's chosen career, and ➤ achieve personal fulfillment. togetheR