The following letter has been received for publication.

To our friends, neighbors and community,

In the dictionaries you will find many meanings to grateful, thank you, kindness, and all the words we use to praise someone for their efforts helping others. Well, in my words, I only need to think of the residents of Newtown and Sandy Hook. You have gone beyond kindness.

While Richard, Mike and myself will be moving to start a new adventure, part of my heart will stay right here with y’all.

Webster hasn’t found enough words to thank each and every one for the help over many years to accomplish goals and help each other. I believe my goal on this earth is to help others when I can, and y’all have certainly helped me to that.

So, ‘til we meet again, this isn’t goodbye, it’s so long and God bless and be with y’all.

Thank you and love,

Betty and Mike Presnell & Richard Merrill

Newtown (...for just a little longer)