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Former Poway Councilmember Anita Edmondson said Blain’s actions and behaviors since taking office are “disturbing,” and “jarring.” "This is not what the district voters were expecting It's making a mockery of our local government.” Couvrette and former Councilmember John Mullin have launched a recall effort “The district attorney is investigating potential felony allegations — criminal — that he has wanted to trade votes and then extorted councilmembers who wouldn't vote the way he wanted,” Mullin said The District Attorney’s office said it cannot confirm any investigations Blain declined an interview but said this via text and email: “Write anything you want — political lies and attacks are irrelevant and don’t work Blain was served the notice of intent (NOI) for a recall at the March 18 meeting The Registrar of Voters accepted the petition Tuesday triggering a seven-day period for Blain to respond “There were people that signed the NOI that voted for him," Mullin said "It didn’t take long for them to realize that we have a problem and we need to fix it.” The petition still needs to be publicly posted or published and that published notice confirmed and approved by the City Clerk's office before the group can start collecting signatures for a recall campaign which they hope to happen by the end of April By WIFR NewsroomPublished: Apr 2025 at 11:43 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn(WIFR) - As Blain’s Farm and Fleet marks 70 years in business the retailer is inviting customers to join in on the celebration Janesville and Monroe will offer deals on tools The first 100 customers during the event at each store will receive giveaways Shoppers will also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities like a DIY trail mix stations Blain’s Farm & Fleet has stood with hardworking Midwesterners,” said Chief Executive Officer & President Mark Hasting we’ve been that partner that makes it possible for our neighbors to stay active and Be An Original We’re proud to celebrate that spirit with this anniversary celebration thanking the community for supporting us for many years.” The retailer has celebrations planned at all its stores over the course of four weekends Blain’s Farm & Fleet says it is giving away more than $25,000 in prizes including two $500 shopping sprees at each store winners from all store locations will be drawn for other prize packages including: “This milestone is a heartfelt thank-you to the people who’ve supported us for seven decades,” said Darren Feldman “We’re proud to honor the families and traditions that make the Midwest—and our company—so special.” Blain’s says it started in 1955 as a store for farmers and has evolved through the years to meet customers’ needs “Whether you are a neighbor who has been shopping with us for years or a neighbor we haven’t met yet we can’t wait to see you in our store,” says Jane Blain Gilbertson “We look forward to serving you for the next 70 years & beyond!” For more on the 70th anniversary celebrations, visit the Blain’s Farm & Fleet website Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application we will be having a celebration of his life at Pacific Rim In lieu of flowers please honor is memory with a gift to the facility where his nephew lives in the memo section please write for Oak Home in memory of Blain Smith.  Texas to Bobby Joe Smith and Connie Beth Smith He was a graduate of Sanford Fritch High School Blain was an eclectic soul and marched to his own drum He was a connoisseur of pipe tobacco and a collector of pipes Who and enjoyed introducing his nephews to him Blain was a strong rock and sounding board for many Perhaps the most important one to his precious nephews He was not only their caregiver and confidante but he also helped those boys beyond measure in all aspects of life.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent") franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co. announced today the appointment of Blain Shortreed as Chief Operating Officer Shortreed will oversee the operations of both Huddle House and Perkins Shortreed brings extensive leadership experience in the restaurant industry having held key executive roles in both franchisee and franchisor organizations Prior to joining Huddle House as Brand President where he led the revitalization of the brand by enhancing product quality and spearheading a remodel program that continues to be implemented across the U.S "Blain's proven track record in franchise operations and restaurant leadership makes him an invaluable asset to Ascent as we continue advancing both Huddle House and Perkins," said James O'Reilly Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Hospitality Management "His expertise in optimizing business performance and supporting franchisee development will play a pivotal role in achieving our long-term vision." Shortreed has reorganized and enhanced the leadership team driving momentum despite current market challenges the brand's "Innovate / Elevate / Communicate" approach has positioned Huddle House toward its goal of reaching $1M in AUV and expanding to 500 locations in the next five years Shortreed will also oversee the continued evolution of Perkins which has undergone a significant transformation with a refreshed brand identity He will work closely with the Perkins leadership team and franchisees to further elevate guest experiences and drive sustained growth for the brand "With two incredible brands and dedicated franchise partners I am excited to take on this expanded role and continue building on the strong foundation at Huddle House and Perkins," said Blain Shortreed Chief Operating Officer of Ascent Hospitality Management "The teams at both brands are deeply committed to innovation I look forward to working alongside them as we accelerate growth and strengthen our presence in the family dining segment." To learn more about franchising with Perkins and Huddle House visit www.ascenthm.com/franchising About Ascent Hospitality ManagementAscent Hospitality Management is the parent company of Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co was founded to acquire and invigorate storied brands to drive long-term growth the company's mission is "Bringing friends and families together served from the heart." Huddle House and Perkins each have more than 60 years of serving award-winning made-to-order breakfast and all-day favorites with a smile to families and friends nationwide Visit ascenthm.com for additional information on both brands and franchise opportunities Contact:Morgan GordonFish 919954-893-9150[email protected]  Ascent Hospitality Management ("Ascent") franchisor to leading family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Retail Restaurants Food & Beverages Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: Celebrations at the Rockton store are planned for May 2 & 3 These two-day events will offer exclusive anniversary deals on everything from tools and auto supplies to clothing Blain’s will also celebrate by giving away over $25,000 in prizes Attendees can win one of two $500 shopping sprees or one of the eight grand prize packages including a Massimo Motor Sports MSU850 59HP UTV sponsored by ExxonMobil Shoppers will also get a chance to “Be An Original” with hands-on activities like DIY trail mix stations and food dehydration tips with free giveaways for participants the first 100 customers at each store will receive a Blain's Farm & Fleet 6' Tape Measurer or a 7" 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Level—while supplies last thanking the community for supporting us for many years.” Blain’s has earned the loyalty of generations by treating customers like neighbors and associates like family “We’re proud to honor the families and traditions that make the Midwest—and our company—so special.” The 70-year-old company has evolved to meet its neighbors' needs and preferences for shopping today—whether in-store or with best-in-class drive-through pickup and same-day delivery What started as a store for farmers and engine fleets has become a destination for everyone The stores are trusted destinations for auto services One thing that hasn’t changed is Blain’s unwavering commitment to offering quality products at great prices “We look forward to serving you for the next 70 years & beyond!” For more on the 70th anniversary and how Blain’s helps customers “Be An Original,” visit www.farmandfleet.com or download the Blain’s app Blain’s Farm & Fleet is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year and is still growing strong A specialty retailer with 45 locations throughout Illinois They serve customers across the United States via their website and mobile app This Modern General Store remains steadfast in its commitment to offering customers high-quality products Visit www.farmandfleet.com or download the Blain’s Farm & Fleet mobile app We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe of Lake Jackson; and Brock Warren of Beaumont He was preceded in death by his grandmothers Floral tributes may be sent to the Warren residence A celebration of Blain’s life will be held at a later date His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s I worked with Blain on a bridge project years ago I always enjoyed talking with Blain and always enjoyed our “heated debates.” I am so sorry to hear he has passed I loved having Blain as a student; he was always kind I still remember nervously asking if I could be your friend and play yu gi oh with you at my very first tournament in Texas I’m so sorry my thoughts and prayers are with y’all🙏 Blaine was in my class the year the road in front of the school was torn up He came in every other day with a big smile and a report on the mistakes and safety violations in the project Teaching Blain at McNeil are some of my favorite memories He was such a loving person and I am grateful to have been a part of his life A great heart and tremendous attitude that he carried on his face whenever we met I can’t imagine how this sweet kid is gone He is in no more pain and in a better place.so sorry crissy and burson Blain was a happy person that put others at ease with his bright smile He will be missed and remembered for year to come and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing He is a  recognized expert on retail technology and is well versed in all things tech Dan’s “Retail Insights” technology column was recognized by the prestigious Eddie & Ozzie Awards He has been quoted and interviewed by a variety of publications and news sites including CNBC, and has served as a moderator and session host at numerous industry events.  Follow Dan on LinkedIn. Blain’s Farm & Fleet is launching a new retail media network offering with some artificial intelligence features for advertisers which bills itself as “The Modern General Store,” is leveraging the Epsilon retail media platform to run its new retail media offering Neighbor Network combines AI and person-first identity in its ad server to let advertisers reach customers on Blain’s Farm & Fleet ‘s website or app we pride ourselves in treating each customer like a neighbor whether they're shopping in-store or online," said Eliza Ollinger “Neighbor Network gives our brand partners the opportunity to tap into what we know about our neighbors and use first-party data to better understand each individual neighbor and deliver personalized ads at the right place and time.  Neighbor Network features SKU-optimized targeting that uses billions of intent signals to make hundreds of decisions in milliseconds so brands don’t need to actively perform targeting in their campaigns.  Participating brands have the option to engage customers through sponsored product placements brands can reach Blain’s Farm & Fleet customers through offsite channels including the open web Neighbor Network also provides insights into where and how much to engage with shoppers to help drive conversions providing visibility into campaign performance so advertisers can continually refine and enhance their strategies if they choose “Our partnership with Blain’s Farm & Fleet underscores our commitment to innovation and our shared vision of fostering deeper more meaningful connections between brands and their audiences,” said Dave Peterson global head of retail media at Epsilon.  [READ MORE: Blain's Farm & Fleet, Roadie announce same-day delivery partnership] Blain’s Farm & Fleet operates 45 locations throughout Illinois The retailer sells products in categories including clothing who joined the company in 2023 as Huddle House president operations and franchise relations in his new role He will also lead an ongoing transformation at Perkins, which began last year with a new brand identity and modernized restaurant image as well as the introduction of a fast casual Griddle & Go concept he will work alongside the Perkins leadership team and operators to continue improving the guest experience and drive sustained growth Shortreed enhanced and reorganized the leadership team and helped drive momentum “despite current market challenges,” the press release said Under Shortreed’s leadership and the brand’s “Innovate / Elevate / Communicate” approach Huddle House is now positioned to reach $1 million average unit volumes and 500 units within the next five years “Blain's proven track record in franchise operations and restaurant leadership makes him an invaluable asset to Ascent as we continue advancing both Huddle House and Perkins,” James O'Reilly “His expertise in optimizing business performance and supporting franchisee development will play a pivotal role in achieving our long-term vision.” Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The union’s proposals often focus on specific changes to systems workers interact with all day The revamped program’s emphasis on food items could be a play for higher check sizes but making members pay a premium for coffee rewards could burn the chain The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Premier Christianity uses cookies Read our cookie policy By 2024-10-28T13:05:00+00:00 Brenna Blain attended the highly conservative Mars Hill Church in Seattle She was sexually abused aged ten. In her teens battled with eating disorders and tried to end her own life Blain doesn’t try to tidy any of this up or sugarcoat it in Christian platitudes Blain uses her story to grapple with the hardest of questions: Can God hear me and does he care but she is clear that God has not ‘made’ her straight She still struggles with same-sex attraction bi-polar disorder and was hospitalised after attempting suicide even while writing this book Hers is not a pretty story of a long-past struggle but a visceral account of a very real working out of her faith with fear and lots of trembling Blain’s is a story for those who feel they do not fit the regular church mould If you have struggled with loving God but not liking the Church very much; not knowing whether it’s OK to confess your darkest secrets or biggest fears; with anxiety And in a world that often views the Church as the least safe place for victims of abuse those struggling with mental health or questions about their sexuality we need to learn the lessons that Blain is so honestly trying to teach Offering a gift of the book Have You Ever Wondered By Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews for the first 100 subscribers Our exclusive May offer for Premier Christianity gives you 12 months of the magazine for £39.99 Delve into thought-provoking content from the UK's leading Christian magazine Begin your enriching journey with us today This offer is only running for a limited time *Offer applies in UK only, but check here for our overseas offers deeply personal work — a crucified Christ — and the journey of suffering Which summer festival is right for you? Take our (very serious and scientific) quiz to find out  The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful In Embracing God in Your Suffering, Dave Furman offers a tender biblically grounded reflection on walking with God through pain Rooted in personal experience and rich in scriptural hope this book calls you to find joy in clinging to Christ Tony Thompson’s Building Multicultural Churches tackles the challenges of building ethnically diverse congregations with passion and honesty some sweeping generalisations risk alienating the very audience he hopes to inspire While Land of the Bible offers Christian unearths beauty in a broken land it also sidesteps the obvious political tensions in the Holy Land today Viewers should be aware this is as much a promotion for tourism to Israel as it is an insight into biblical archaeology Site powered by Webvision Cloud Farm & Fleet’s 70th anniversary is coming up and the Janesville-based discount retailer wants to celebrate with customers Anniversary celebrations will be held Friday and Saturday All 45 Farm & Fleet stores will have anniversary deals for shoppers There will also be eight grand prize packages given out companywide Company spokesman Joe Lopez says visitors to the Janesville store can expect special surprises Claude and Bert Blain opened the first 1,000-square-foot Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Janesville in June 1955 Blain’s is still a family-owned company and has stores in four states You can learn more about the anniversary events and prizes at farmandfleet.com and special offers delivered right to your inbox Shortreed was previously CEO of fast-food restaurant company Long John Silver's parent company of family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins American Food has appointed Blain Shortreed as its new chief operating officer (COO) Shortreed will be responsible for overseeing operations strategic growth and franchisee success for both dining brands Shortreed brings leadership experience in the restaurant industry having previously served in significant roles within franchisee and franchisor organisations he was CEO of fast-food restaurant company Long John Silver’s with responsibilities including improving product quality simplifying operations and launching a remodel programme that continues to roll out across the US Ascent Hospitality Management chief executive officer James O’Reilly stated: “Blain’s proven track record in franchise operations and restaurant leadership makes him an invaluable asset to Ascent as we continue advancing both Huddle House and Perkins “His expertise in optimising business performance streamlining operations and supporting franchisee development will play a pivotal role in achieving our long-term vision.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Since his move to Huddle House as brand president Shortreed has restructured the leadership team and driven the brand forward His Innovate – Elevate – Communicate strategy has set Huddle House on a path to achieve an average unit volume of $1m and expand to 500 locations by 2029 Shortreed’s oversight will extend to Perkins which has recently undergone a significant transformation with a refreshed brand identity a modernised restaurant design and the launch of Griddle and Go a new concept aimed at enhancing customer experiences Shortreed stated: “With two incredible brands and dedicated franchise partners I am excited to take on this expanded role and continue building on the strong foundation at Huddle House and Perkins “The teams at both brands are deeply committed to innovation best-in-class operations and franchisee success I look forward to working alongside them as we accelerate growth and strengthen our presence in the family dining segment.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network we attempt to be accurate in our reporting please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: | March 12 Blain also moves in circles with another wealthy Bay Area family, real estate mogul Wayne Jordan and his wife Quinn Delaney, founders of the Akonadi Foundation as well as founding donors of California Donor Table along with Phillips and Sandler Blain has helped rack up a range of local and statewide wins through his work with CDT including turning ardently red regions outside of San Diego and Los Angeles blue And Blain has been bullish on using a variety of 501c3 and 501c4 tools to achieve these victories He’s also hammered home that there’s a difference between backing candidates who toe the party line and those who are truly progressive “We need to be creating a pipeline of good folks who can be running for higher and higher office And our work through the donor table is amplifying this message to donors,” he told me in 2021 so I thought it would be a good time to catch up with the master organizer I found out more about what CDT is doing to step up right now Blain’s take on what progressive power-building can look like locally and nationally and why progressive donors need to embrace multiple forms of philanthropy and political giving The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.  Explain California Donor Table for us again — how you’re funded and what you focus on and we give across every tax status — 501c3 We both give and get donors to give directly to candidates because we can see the full picture of what it takes to accomplish stuff who you’re hearing from are elected officials who say I’m going to do all the things.” And then you don’t actually pay that much attention while they are in office until they start calling you again for more money most funders don’t pay attention to partisan election results “We need money because we’re five votes away from passing the bill or the thing that we want I’d say 501c3 giving — there’s a problem with concentration of wealth in general — but 501c3 money in particular has only one guaranteed beneficiary — that’s the donor So I’d say the least decolonized philanthropy is 501c3 philanthropy Because you start off with not only the original sin of whatever it took to concentrate that money but then there’s a guaranteed self-beneficiary.  So these attacks by the current administration help both the 501c3 philanthropic sector and the 501c3 groups reflect on whether we should be 501c3-centered in ways that it was hard when we were having theoretical conversations about it Because the most vulnerable tax-status entities are 501c3s but because of the beneficiary to the most privileged person in the whole negotiation It’s the more fragile category for just one reason: The donor got a tax deduction So merely not centering the donor on that side actually makes the money less fragile.  I’ve seen a couple of your LinkedIn posts lately, including that back and forth with Ben Soskis about philanthropic freedom and large foundations not standing tall in that who are now in the midst of an anti-DEI backlash and other attacks What did you want to flag in that particular exchange?  So the stuff I went back and forth with Ben around, which actually I semi-jokingly went back and forth with Vu Le about recently, is that folks like Lori Villarosa on the 501c3 side and Steve Phillips on the political side have been saying that we needed to center progressive-people-of-color-benefiting groups for decades and over the long term — regardless of wins and losses there’s been success with those long-term strategies if you said there would be several parts of California that will protect American democracy over a period of a decade because of the candidates they vote for you wouldn’t have guessed it would be San Diego It’s not the right-wing conservative philanthropy that we need to learn from in terms of the long-term investments in multi-year grants general operating support and all those things it’s actually the people of color on our side who have been saying that for a long time By saying “listen to conservatives,” you’re saying you’re listening to the white people on your side the next set of people you listen to is white people on the other side I would say that’s a bad DEI program.  I was thinking more about how we tell the story of philanthropy but there’s also going to be those telling the story How do we focus on telling a fuller story here “I was wrong.” But then you have not learned the lesson from you being wrong So it’s about who gets credit for the proposals for best practices The left has already seen — and I don’t mean Democrats we’ve seen many women of color get thrown under the bus We’ve seen this across tax statuses and those were the minor leagues we need to act like we have skin in the game and not because Trump said he would attack 501c3s.  Do you see left-leaning donors stepping up in philanthropy right now foundations have been skittish and not wanted to take risks but those risks traditionally have been almost entirely professional this is the first time there is actually some risk to foundations But I see much more retreat among foundations than among individual donors.  I would say there’s three categories of donors I see right now. Some are the actual problematic donors whose investment strategies I did not agree on, I advised against, and those strategies totally failed. So they are stepping back. A second set of donors I see are totally disappointed at the failure of For Our Future and some of the Democratic strategies and they are pausing but out of frustration and wanting some clarity on what to do next And then there’s a set of more progressive donors who are saying “actually where we funded our strategies worked pretty well.” The fact that there were House races won all around the country where there had been long-term investments and field work and direct contact centering people of color and other folks that’s the hundredth proof of concept of that.  And there are tech donors who are doing on the philanthropic side what their corporations are doing — that are totally cutting DEI Those folks are following where the corporations are going I see other non-tech foundations that are trying to figure out how to take mentions of race out of grant proposals or still focused on these causes without mentioning it explicitly But I see different parts of the foundation ecosystem pre-complying and that’s disappointing because actually most foundations are richer than most donors.  many of the donors clearly see this as — not just And I think there’s less performativeness with individual donors versus with institutional philanthropy.  I think we’re having to go beyond trust-based philanthropy to figure out how we make sure we have all the aspects of the ecosystem we need and Steve Phillips was saying this to me earlier most responses to philanthropy assume what had been true — philanthropy [means] white men and women who had no connection to the work they were funding But the Lori [Villarosas] and the Steves are probably responsible for hundreds of people of color we are in leadership positions in philanthropy and we bring not just our own opinions but experience and expertise.  what are you focusing on at California Donor Table and how do you see the future looking the California Donor Table’s original name on the non-501c3 side was the Progressive Era Project What many people don’t know is that the Progressive Era came out of California and ended up injecting a bunch of things at the federal level The Progressive Era is what shaped the response to [a number of regressions during the presidency of] Woodrow Wilson A chunk of that came from California.  So our donors were thinking we were going to build a second Progressive Era on top of the first one we were reflecting on California’s role promoting the Progressive Era as a response to Woodrow Wilson and the white supremacist commitment of the electorate nationally — and California’s role again today to have to prove that multi-racial democracy can really function.  We’re having a 20th anniversary in September and we’re going to talk about the reality that California and several other states are going to have to bring democracy back That means not just winning enough House races so that the Dems take the House next year but also making sure we elect fewer moderate Democrats and elect more progressive we feel that that’s our responsibility at CDT because more than ever Sign up for a single user or multi-user subscription Blain is a former professor at the College By Natalia Tomczak and Adamarie Tait Community Outreach Coordinator and Correspondent  Historian and writer Keisha N. Blain led a talk at the College on “Black Women & the Struggle for Human Rights in US History.” This presentation was given as the 2025 Alan Dawley Memorial Lecture on April 3 where Blain noted the nationwide fear that conversations like hers would be shut down is I don't know if I'll be able to give the talk in two weeks or three weeks,” said Blain in a post-lecture interview Blain is currently a professor at Brown University and was a former professor at the College from 2012 to 2014 She taught African American History 1865-present as well as African American Women’s History Blain’s lecture spoke to the tradition of human rights advocacy led by Black women from the United States She began the lecture by discussing Ayo Tometi, an activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. Blain emphasized how Tometi’s 2016 United Nations address shaped the continual fight for human rights worldwide Tometi addressed the most powerful body for human rights just as many Black activists have historically She emphasized the impact of global capitalism white supremacy and the suppression of democracy as the root causes of inequality She believes that the cause of inequality in one nation is shaped by a history of slavery and the impact of globalism as marginalized groups are exploited across the globe “These women were human rights couriers,” Blain said to the crowd Fannie Lou Hamer was the focal point of the lecture Hamer was born into a family of 20 in the early 1900s and worked as a sharecropper in Mississippi Her family had a salary of only $3,000 a year Her speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention to advocate for voting rights is what Hamer is most known for Blain concluded her lecture by discussing Hamer’s most famous work developed in 1967 in the Mississippi Delta shelter and childcare to over 1,600 families in need Hamer famously states that “hunger has no color line” and she “will walk a mile for anyone who is hungry and it’s our responsibility to recognize the bias in the narrative and to work to bring the untold stories to light,” said freshman history secondary special education major and audience member Sidonie Lyons Blain’s emphasis on the intersectionality of social issues left me with a new perspective on all social movements throughout our history.”  After the lecture, a reception was held where students got to speak with Blain further. Jackie Anderson, president of the College's Women in Learning and Leadership program asked a pertinent question: “How do you think that we can foster Hamer’s transformative vision in such a regressive political sphere?” Blain’s response was and Blain notes that “it has been a tense time on campus” as a result “I recognize the power of this history — but I also realize that every time I talk about this history “I also recognize that I have a book coming out but I'm also bracing myself for the fact that the book could be banned.” Blain is already familiar with the feeling that students don't have access to her books. Her books “Four Hundred Souls” and “Until I Am Free” have both been banned in multiple states Blain also spoke about the importance of saving important documents and conducting oral histories “Set The World on Fire,” due to the fact that someone had kept copies of documents from the 1930s 40s and 50s in their basement — which gave her a window into Black nationalist womens’ ideas These were sources from newspapers that are no longer in circulation She prompts people to “think about preservation” and “think about collections.” “What story do you want to leave behind about yourself “This might be a good time to start thinking about what you save and how you save it.” Community Care Foundation (Kawartha Lakes)152 Angeline Street North, Lindsay ON K9V 4X2Tel: 1-705-324-7323Web: https://www.ccckl.ca/donate/ Reexamining the missteps that led to the Dayton Accords can help us better confront a similar reality in Ukraine About UsPrivacy PolicyPitchRS@quincyinst.org©2025 Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft ©2025 Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft