Letters to the Editor for Nov. 30, 2011

President

Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County

Thank you. It is an honor and privilege to have been elected to become the next commonwealth’s attorney for Nelson County. I want to thank my wife, Stephanie, my parents and sister, and my in-laws for their love and support during the campaign.

I also want to thank Tom and Phil Proulx of Afton; Janet Hunter and the Democratic Party of Nelson County for their help; and Mary Lee Embrey for serving as my treasurer. There are many other people that I would like to name, but there are simply too many to list in a letter. I really enjoyed visiting different churches, civic organizations and going to people’s homes during the last year. Nelson County is truly a great place to live and raise a family.

Regardless of political party, crime affects everyone. I will continue to do my best to help victims of crime and law enforcement in our courts just as I have done as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney.

Please feel free to come by my office or contact me at any time. I look forward to serving you.

Arrington

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Nelson County for electing me as their next treasurer. I have worked very hard over the past 18½ years as a deputy treasurer both professionally and personally to establish trust with the residents of Nelson. I am both honored and humbled to receive this promotion by the voters.

I owe a huge thank you to the businesses and individuals who chose to display yard signs and vehicle magnets in their support of my campaign. I also would like to thank my family, my coworkers, my Riverbank Church family, the individuals who worked the polls, the folks who spent hours making yard signs, the financial contributors, my friends who took their time to introduce me to their neighbors and my fellow Democrats. My success would not have been possible without any of these people. 

I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Nelson County.

Schuyler

The Nelson Roadrunners, a group that includes walkers and runners, would like to announce the winners of its Fall Festival 5K race held Oct. 29. The weather was pretty miserable, but the race was held as planned. First place went to Frannie Stadlin, second to Rachel O’Neill and third to Thomas Baber. Congratulations to them all.

We would especially like to thank our sponsors and or in-kind donators: Delfosse Vineyards & Winery, Bodos, Shady’s Place, The Ski Barn, Anytime Fitness — Lovingston, Ashley’s Market, Bell’s Septic Tank Service, Old Town Hardware & Farm Supplies, The 1st Tee of C’ville, Trager Brothers Coffee, Alexander Driver Training School, Almost Home Pet Adoption Center, a.m. FOG, a donation in the name of Blue Ridge Medical Center, Caul’s Grocery, Country Haircutters Salon, Collins Family, Fabulous Salon of Nellysford, Haircuttery Barracks Road, James Gray, Lowe’s of Charlottesville, Ronnie’s Hardware, Standard Produce, The Apple Shed and The Corner Spa.

We’d also like to thank Jeff Harris for timing the race and especially Rock Springs Church in Faber for its help and facilities.

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The Nelson Roadrunners