Heartland Idol contest

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door.

I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch.

Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants.

You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night.

Anyway, grab a chair and come on down to the Circle and join the fun.

This week you can even have more fun by dressing up in your favorite Halloween gear. Who knows you may even win a prize.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Florida Hospital has donated a basket to be raffled, with all kinds of things in it, the main one being a free mammogram.

I hope you can see what you have been missing and come on down and join the fun and watch the talent.

Judee VanBrookhoven
Sebring