Every Journey Must Come to an End . . . Thank You All.

February 20, 2012

Dear Friends:

After much soul-searching and with a great deal of regret, I have decided to withdraw as a candidate for Jefferson County State’s Attorney. I would like to thank my many friends for their loyal support and for all of their hard work. An effective candidate must dedicate most of one’s time to the campaign. At this time it is just not possible for me to do so and still maintain the foremost needs of my family and my private practice.

I do urge those who have worked for me to give their support to my friend and colleague Nobel Dowell. I entered the race for State’s Attorney because I care deeply for this community and for the safety of our citizens, especially the safety of our children. I knew, with my years of legal experience and my time as a criminal prosecutor, I could help make a difference. When I entered the race, no other experienced lawyer was a State’s Attorney candidate for either political party. Nobel Dowell has since announced his candidacy. I know Nobel. He has over thirty years of experience in the practice of law. He is an excellent lawyer and is one who believes in the principles of our system of justice. Your vote for Nobel Dowell will serve my goal to have an experienced and qualified State’s Attorney protecting the community that is Jefferson County.

Sincerely,

Meleah H. Walton

Less Than 24 Hours Until the Big Shindig! I Can Hardly Wait to See You All!

That's right . . . we're less than 24 hours away from my Meet & Greet and Country Rhodes Fish (& Chicken) Fry. Come one, come all! Again, the details are:

Date: Friday, February 3, 2012 (That's tomorrow, ya know)

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Come by & fill your belly before the big game!)

Place: Rolland Lewis Community Building

City Park

Mt. Vernon, IL

Dinner prices: $8.50 - Adult & Carryout

$5.50 - Child (12 & under)

Remember, if you need dinner delivered, give Cathy a call at 246-3342

Well . . . I'm off to Matt's 5th grade ballgame. See you all tomorrow!

Only Two Days Until My Meet & Greet and Fish Fry!

Hello, my blogs friends! Campaign season has kicked into full swing and life in the Walton home is BUSIER THAN EVER! I love it!

DON'T FORGET to come to my Meet & Greet and Fish (& Chicken) Fry this Friday, February 3rd. It's some yummy food, as you well know if you've ever had the opportunity to partake of Country Rhodes fine cooking abilities. Serving starts at 4:30 and ends at 7:00 p.m. Carryouts are available . . . and we'll even arrange for delivery if you need it (just call Cathy at 246-3342). Tickets are $8.50 for Adult/Carryout and $5.50 for Child, and can be purchased at the door. Soft drinks and dessert will available for purchase as well.

I've had a number of people ask me where they can send a campaign contribution. Thank you so very much for your support! You can send a check to:

Meleah H. Walton for Jefferson County State's Attorney

P.O. Box 572

Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Have a great night, my friends. See you Friday!