I fully endorse all of the great words in support of the March 7 "Celebration of Life" Fashion Show for the benefit of the American Cancer Society. Organizers at Heartland Realtors Association produced a well choreographed and beautiful fashion show with artist skill and professional integrity. The models enthusiastically gave of their time under the skillful eyes and tutorage of Sherrie Abraham and Dayna Carlton, both of whom maintained a laser focus, instilled confidence and guided the models to perfection. Dayna used a velvet-glove approach as light and gentle as a feather in teaching the model to walk, pose and turn gracefully. The models are amazing and beautiful women. Each cancer survivor has a compelling story of her ordeal with cancer, yet each possesses a resilient inner strength, a zest for life, boundless energy, and an optimistic attitude — the combination of which is infectious far beyond the individual woman. Not only were they models on the runway at Chateau Elan inside the Four Points Hotel, but they are models of how to deal with, overcome and beat a crisis in everyday life. I congratulate all of the models for a job well done! ...more

March 15, 2009

I appreciate and agree with Chief Williams' comments (Oct 20) concerning day-to-day cooperation between the sheriff's office and the Lake Placid police. ...more

October 28, 2008

We as citizens of Highlands County are fortunate to have a candidate with Ron Grimming's formidable law enforcement experience, trustworthiness and high moral ethics wanting to serve the needs of this county. He has a proven track record that will enable him to drastically improve community safety, put more deputies on patrol, greatly reduce law enforcement cost to taxpayers and safeguard evidence to ensure effective prosecutions. Ron's calm reserve and even-handed approach to problems are essential in treating all citizens fairly and with upmost respect. There will be no late evening confrontations with county commissioners, store mangers or anyone else. ...more

October 18, 2008