Dear Gripe Vine Readers:
It has been an interesting twenty years writing Gripe Vine for the West Haven Voice!
I have written for a number of newspapers, and I must admit, The Voice has been one of the most stimulating, interesting and challenging experiences I’ve ever encountered.
The Voice has given me the opportunity through Gripe Vine, to provide residents of West Haven, assistance in many ways.
Without support and cooperation from the various departments in your city, there wouldn’t have been as many successful accomplishments.
Bill Riccio, Editor of the Voice, has always offered his expertise to Gripe Vine and in many cases during these last 20 years bore with my impatience, headstrong ideas and occasional illnesses. I feel the column would not have been as effective as it has been.
However, I have been writing in a number of newspapers for over 50 years visibly illustrating by my words, happiness, strength, encouragement, anger all amidst raising a family and meeting deadlines.
So, my readers, today I am saying a very special thank you to my editor, Bill Riccio, the various departments in your city that helped us through difficult times, the folks at city hall and the police department staff.
Eleanore Turkington
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