Opinion : Dear Advertisers and Community

Most months I try to drop a little note of thanks to our advertisers...it seems I've run into a good sort of problem, it's been crazy busy!

I don't know if the area folks realize how important all of you advertisers are to making this all possible, you are indeed the engine that keeps all of this running.

As much as we love doing the work to make this a great website, we couldn't do it without all of your support, and for that, we thank you!

With all of you behind us, it drives us to make this a better place to be. We often hear the compliments on what a great website this is, and yes, we try to hold our end up in providing news, but we know that your ads allow us to do this...thank you!

Each month, as I sit to figure out the billing, I finish feeling grateful for each of you and I want to take this space to thank you!

To the Community, each day it feels like we step out into cyberspace and get a big hug in return. Your notes of encouragement, your kind words on the street, your participation on the site is so awesome!

So Vinton, and our friends beyond its borders, thanks for your support, thanks for your encouragement, and well, thanks for being you!