I was so pleased with the turnout for the Make-A-Difference-Day. We raised money for our Highlands County veterans and their families, but you know me, I am so greedy, I just kept asking for "one more dollar." Don't forget, our soldiers are over there for people like you and me, to do all the things we take for granted, like breathing this "free air." To the following, here is a huge thank you for all the help given, to make a difference for them. If I missed anyone, please forgive me. Like I told everyone, this is the best city and the people are the greatest in the world. ...more

October 30, 2007

SEBRING — Heartland Workforce will be hosting its second pre-holiday retail hiring event at the Highlands One-Stop Career Center on Monday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a resume and be appropriately dressed to interview for part-time and full-time seasonal work. Sales, customer service, cashier and food service positions will be available. The following employers have committed so far to take part in the job fair: Ross, Sebring Wal–Mart, Michaels, Wauchula Wal-Mart, Sears, Sebring Walgreens, Sebring Kmart, South Florida Community College, Bealls, All State-Jessica Hartline Insurance, Belks, Sunshine Staffing, Home Depot, Marshalls, Books A Million, Panera Bread, Big Lots, Cross Country Automotive Services, Quality Inn and Avon Park Correctional Institute. Other employers could be participating. ...more

October 14, 2007