The truth from the THOMPSON'S

This letter is being written by both Mr. & Mrs. Jason Thompson. This is the ONLY letter/submission that Stephanie has had anything to do with; minus a Selectman's meeting minutes that I did once about a year ago.

To set the record straight, the rumors about us moving are true. We are moving out of Rumford. Because we will not be Rumford citizens, we both will be resigning from our Boards, respectfully. Stephanie will continue to work in Rumford and provide the River Valley citizens within the community with education, prevention and intervention information as pertains to Public Health. Jason will be beginning a new position outside of the Rumford area.

We would like to thank all of our friends and family for the support they have given us in helping to make this decision. It was a difficult one because we have been involved in Rumford politics for the last few years. That also helped with making the decision to move as well. There are pros and cons to being involved in town politics. We will leave it at that. We love Rumford. We started our family in Rumford, Jason was born and raised in Rumford, and we have a lot of memories here. However, it is time to move on. In another era, this town will be everything it is supposed to be; unfortunately this town is oppressed and growth is difficult when growth is unwanted.

I Stephanie want to set the record straight about the latest letter that was submitted on the Reporter that some believe was written by us. It absolutely was not written by us. I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement. These men know that I respect what they do for this community every single day, but I felt the need to assure everyone that I did NOT write that. I would never disrespect our officers, especially our Chief of Police. I have a lot of respect for Chief Carter and his men and I do a lot of work with them and Rumford's judicial branch. I also know that whenever something seems to make sense that Jason submitted, people thought I wrote it. I have had better things to do. I do not write for him, nor anyone else.

Anyway, thanks to everyone for their support. We'll be seeing you around!

Sincerely,
Jason & Stephanie

I wish you well in your new town, position and home.

Jason and Stephanie,

Thank you for you letter. I can imagine that living in town has been a mixed experience for you. Your letter though, shows your intelligence, kindness and compassion. You both deserve to be happy. Please except my best wishes in your new destination and for success, health and happiness for your family.

Sincerely,

Admin, RVFP

If ever there was a time to bow out of Rumford politics it would probably be now. Thank you for dispelling any rumors and sharing your plans with us. We wish you much luck and happiness in your new home.

I have to ask...who and why came up with the nick name Jason "I'm too Sexy for my shirt" LOL.. I need to know.


Jason

Gee, jason, without you, i have no idea who will help JSN edit her site!

you know what? I apologize. I should be the last person to criticize someone's writing skills (or lack thereof).

Stephanie, I never thought for a minute that you yourself were involved in the posting and I'm glad you took the time to set the record straight. You've always acted decently and I wish you the best. I'm glad you are staying with Healthy Communities.

Stephanie and Jason,
I owe both of you a big, sheepish apology. Since Jason had seemed to do most of the posting over the weekend, I (wrongly!) guessed that he'd written the letter from R Ortez and was probably helped by Stephanie. That was wrong of me to start such a rumor when I had no facts to back it up. To both of you, I am truly sorry. (I have added more negative Karma to my pile....)

But, I still do not believe R Ortez is an actual person. I wait to be proven wrong.

I hope you both find all that makes your lives full and happy.
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I feel the need to add a second (and truly sincere) apology to the Thompsons. I realize I was sniping and I was guilty of something I often criticize in others, i.e. inferring "guilt by association". Also, by profession, I can't easily resist cheap shots, although that doesn't make them right. It's nice to know that you're free from the JSN yoke and I wish you both the best!