>Bill,
We never met but I learned of this newsletter from my attending the Transit Alliance in 2011 and I highly valued this newsletter - it was something I read completely through each week and I thank you for your sacrifice to make it happen. May you be blessed and continue to be a blessing in all you do.
Dave

>Bill
Thanks for a fantastic job. All my best wishes for a resolution to your problems.
Craig A. Munsart

>Thank you very much for all of your hard work. The Back Fence has kept me informed about many neighborhood items that I would not have known otherwise. I hope that everything works out for you and your family.
Marilyn Hardy

>Thank you for publishing the Back Fence, and helping to bring our community together on the west rail line. Good luck with your future endeavors, and I hope that things turn around and go well for you.
Rachel Cleaves, MCRP
LiveWell Coordinator
Colorado Center for Community Development at UC-Denver

>Thanks for everything you do and good luck with everything!
Chris Kennedy

>Best of luck to you and your family!
I enjoyed talking with you and maybe I'll see you at the opening.
Stefan Drewes

>William, Thanks!!!
Thanks for all you've done, to keep us aware of the mobility, sustainability and walkability issues at the ground level, while promoting the healthy community and lifestyle changes/options that our public transit improvements are bringing to "the West" and the Denver Metro area.
You are very good at what you do, and I'm sure you can find employment in this 'social network' public service realm, if you so desire (and pray).
Best!
Sean VonFeldt

>Bill, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. I'll miss your newsletters, but more importantly, I'm sad that you'll have to cut back on something that you clearly love so much.
Take care,
Myra Keeble,
Edgewater City Council  

>Bill, Sorry to hear of your situation but I wish you the best of success for the future.
I have truly enjoyed reading the Back Fence and I have looked forward to each issue.
Ira Schreiber
Past President
Colorail

>Thank you, Bill, for all the time and effort you have devoted to these issues. You truly have the spirit of the "greater good." I wish you the best of luck in your search for a job.
Ann Rutkofsky

>Much thanks for your efforts over the years. You truly were a valuable resource for information.
Andy Maikovich   

>I wish you every success in finding a good job and will miss The Back Fence. Good energy and wishes to you and your family.
Kathy Tolman

>Hi Bill,
Have you thought of having a Facebook Fan Page for this? It would be easy to maintain and you could post updates at your leisure. Just a thought since you have put alot of work into this.
Good luck.
Lisa Voncino

>Bill,
Thanks for your commitment to this newsletter and your grassroots effort over the past 5 years. This newsletter was very informative. Best of luck in the future.
Rob
Rob Gillis | Fund Manager
Prologis  

>Good morning, Bill.
Thanks for all you've done to promote the West Corridor. I'm sure it's the better for your efforts. Every FasTracks corridor should be so blessed!
I'm sure that many readers, like me, were asking themselves how they might employ you.   I haven't thought of anything yet, but I'm sure others will. You obviously would be a valuable resource to anyone!
All the best, and keep me informed of what you end up doing.
And, of course, thanks for regularly promoting me in your newsletter! I am honored. No one has said they call me because of your mention, but you have definitely kept me top-of-mind among your readers! I am grateful.
Yours,
Jim Smith, Broker/Owner
Golden Real Estate, Inc. 

>Dear Bill,
An employer will be fortunate to hire someone with your care for the community and the good fortune of others.
Best Wishes,
Will Lebzelter
Communications
Jefferson County Open Space

>Bill,
...I'd hate to have a great newsletter fall by the wayside. I personally look forward to receiving the newsletter each issue.
Thanks,
George McCarrolle

>Hi, Bill,
I've followed your reports for years and I'm sorry to hear of the downturn in your life situation. I'm sure it will improve....
A retired Mom,
Eve S.

>Good luck to you. You have done a service well & sometimes unexpected good things happen when we have to make changes.
LouAnne Dale

>I'm so sorry to hear about your situation Bill. Many of us have come to rely on the Back Fence as an important source of information. I hope something will work out soon to allow you to continue publishing.
All the best,
Tom Quinn,
Lakewood City Council Member, Ward 5

>Thank you WIlliam.
While reality may not listen to prayers or wishes I will certainly at least do that for you. Know that people you have touched through your letter and valuable time want the very best for you, and even if they can't actually support you or help advise, they cheer you and your family on.
All the best,
Phill Carter ( Met you briefly at a Transit Alliance function)

>Hi Bill,
Sorry to hear about your family situation. I've appreciated your newsletter.
I wish you a brighter future.
Best, Kit

Kit Botkins
Director,
City of Lakewood Colorado
Community Resources Department
480 South Allison Parkway

>I am saddened to learn of your family economic situation and to know that you will no longer be able to continue with the Backfence. Thank you so much for all the work and support for Lightrail and bicycle transportation, and healthy communities!
Best regards,
Linda Stopp

>Hi, Bill. You have done an excellent job as advocate, reporter, editor and writer of a high quality publication. I'm sorry you have to stop. Go forward knowing that The Back Fence has been a successful venture providing a relevant and timely service of which you can be proud.
Best regards,
Susan Tyler

>Bill,
...I'd hate to have a great newsletter fall by the wayside. I personally look forward to receiving the newsletter each issue.
Thanks,
George McCarrolle  

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>Thanks for the good you've done thru this media access portal. i've learned and am grateful. best to you & yours.
Richard Deem

>Good luck! Hope everything works out.
John Padon
Traffic Engineering Manager
City of Lakewood

>Mr. Spriggs, sorry to hear this, your blog has been helpful to people supporting smarter transportation choices. Jim Souby
James M Souby, President
Colorado Rail Passenger Association (ColoRail)
Denver, Colorado

>Bill - Thank you for the great work. I hope you can find work in the industry, you would be great for them!
You've probably heard this before, but another idea would be to get a grant to pay you a salary to keep working on transit issues.I believe Golden.com is funded in part by grants from GURA. Maybe you could get local, regional, or federal grants to do the outreach and marketing work, or something else in line with transit.
Best of luck,
Matt Burde

>Bill: You've been a source of great info on transit, planning, neighborhoods and community livability from here and around the world, and I've enjoyed reading it all. Good luck.
Cheers. Jim
James Engelking

>Hey Bill,
I just wanted to say that I appreciated your effort and hope that at some point when things get a bit more stable you can pick it back up again. Best of luck in your future endeavors, and know that you've changed many people's understanding of what is going on in this corridor.
Cheers
Jeff Wood
Reconnecting America

>Via Twitter: fm astandy
Wow! You said you were going to turn it way down, but off? No! I'll really miss my transpo hits. You found great stuff!
Planning Commish
for the city of Centennial, CO; Girl Scout volunteer; Star Trek FTW; all Apple all the time.

>From FaceBook
>Very sorry to hear. Best of luck in all. I know what it is to live in hardship, and empathize.
Belinda Williams

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>Hey, Bill.
Sorry to hear that. I hope you can stay somewhat involved until you get me "trained." Of course, you know sidewalks/bike paths are my big issue too. I'll try to help carry the torch. Do you have any job prospects? I know RTD hires a lot of retirees to drive their Access-A-Ride buses. One of my friends drives for them and seems to enjoy it.
Joe Beaver
Member,
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

>All the best in your new endeavors
Don Parker <donaldgparker@dot.com>;

>Hi Bill,
Thanks for all your hard work over the years. I have enjoyed getting the newsletter. Good luck with the financial challenges.
Libby Fay
faycpa@aol.com 

Bill

>Thank you and good luck! You've performed a very good service.
Dortha Massaro

>Hey, Bill
Darn and bummer is all I can say. while I never responded to the back fence, I read many of the articles and love your writing style....you have a great calling here. this is a major disappointment but thank you for all the info you have provided ...I AM looking forward to riding the west corridor light rail! you made the progress of the rail construction fun to read....all the best...Moe
Moe Keller,
former Colorado State Senator

>Sorry, Bill, it's a nice newsletter, but I understand how much time it takes!
Judy Denison
Golden Newsletter

>Bill, I wish all the best for you. I can really feel your agony, because of my own...
Joy Chichester

>Bill,
Say it isn't so...
Bob Wilson

>Bill
I wanted to let you know that I really looked forward to the Back Fence and found it very informative.   It's a tough economy out there these days and I wish you all the best and hope you can continue your transit advocacy work in a manner which fits your new responsibilities. Thanks again and all the best wishes.
Jeff Kraft

>William,
I am so sorry to hear about the tough situation your family is in. As a reader of your newsletter, I wanted to thank you for the contribution you've made and wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gonzalez

>I'm so sorry this is happening to you! It just isn't right, when we get to your/our ages, having to worry about money. I hope everything works out okay and that you find a job that you love.
DeAnna
@nehalemtel.net>

>It is sad news.
I hope things will change for the better soon.
Wilma Jones