Politics

Regarding Mr. Garcia's letter to the editor in Friday's Highlands Today, dated Sept. 19, where he states Mr. Grimming brought the FHP into the 21st century, let me tell you my experience with this modern organization.

While driving on I-4, heading north for a vacation, we lost the tread on the left inside rear tire on our motor home. I pulled off onto the shoulder and was attempting to get the jack under the axle when I was stung some 25 times by fire ants.

A state trooper pulled up and wanted to know if we were OK? Handing him my Good Sam Road Side Assistance card, I asked if he could have his dispatcher call the number on the card. I also told him Good Sam policy was to have someone here to help within 30 minutes. The trooper had a good laugh at that but did ask the dispatcher to call the toll free number.

The dispatcher came back loud and clear stating "take him to a phone where he can make his own arrangements." I wonder who had the watch at that time. Regarding the upcoming election for sheriff I can say without doubt, "If it isn't broke, don't fix it."

Our sitting sheriff has done an outstanding job and I hope she continues to do so.

Something all of us should think about and do and that is every time you see a police officer, walk up and thank him for the career he has chosen. Keep up the good work all Sebring police and sheriff's officers. I appreciate what you do.

Frank Sementilli
Sebring