<div>Dearest Community-

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<div>I have come before you many times requesting support for locals  in need. 

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<div>And you have always come through.

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<div>Generously.

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<div>A very beloved local family needs community support and rescue.  They are in dire financial straits through no fault of their own.

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<div>Kim and Carl Lea own Bentinos  and are at risk of losing it all. 

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<div>Last week Kim confided in me the very serious details of their situation. And I urged her to please reach out to a community  that loves and cherishes  her family and  their contributions.

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<div>They have owned Bentinos since 12/10/2006.

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<div>They employ 18-20 employees. Mostly local. They treat their staff as family. 

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<div>She shared with me that since the pandemic the business has never financially recovered. 

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<div>Carl works 6-7 days a week at Bentinos.

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<div>Kim has managed major health issues for a decade. Including an MS diagnosis 8 years ago.

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<div>They are raising Silas- an amazing 11 year old.

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<div>While opting to keep their employees paid they have not taken paychecks themselves since the pandemic. Years.

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<div>This isn’t  mismanagement. 

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<div>It is the snowball effect of this brutal economy leaving them vulnerable to the very real possibility of losing it all. Their home- their car and Bentinos.

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<div>This is the same family that offers free meals to the unhomed and hungry. 

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<div>All while treading. 

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<div>Yet still I  had to plead with Kim to ask for help.

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<div>This isn’t their way.

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<div>They are hard working, self reliant, wonderful community members.

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<div>Please please do what you can to keep the Leas in town and to keep Bentinos alive.

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<div>Don’t let them go down.

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<div>A gofund me will be set up.

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<div>In the meantime please offer love and strength to this beautiful family. 

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<div>Kim, Carl and Silas- we love you!

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<div>❤️❤️❤️

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