Where were the tea baggers when President Reagan tripled the national debt? (Baggers consider him God-like.) ...more

September 23, 2009

I have watched the political landscape very closely this year, especially the sheriff's race. I have a concern for candidate Ron Grimming. First of all, he has lived in our county only two years and at the helm of the FHP lasted only four years, 1993-1997. Referred to as the first outsider when hired for this job, Grimming had the opportunity to respond to a reporter with the St. Pete Times after leaving office in regards to the criticism of his leadership. This researcher-reporter mentioned Grimming's "innovative attempts to modernize the FHP and splintering its focus, his weakening performance and his alienating of command staff." The writer gave Mr. Grimming three opportunities to respond, but he preferred not to defend this record of bringing in helicopters, community policing squadrons, a car theft hotline, taking troopers off the road and putting them in special units, angering Florida sheriffs. ...more

September 27, 2008

In response to Millie Grime's letter (Highlands Today Sept. 11) regarding the contributions to Mr. Grimming's campaign, I wish to share information regarding those contributions. First of all, if you check the records, Mr. Grimming has not received any contributions from Michigan. He has received contributions from Illinois. This is due to family support and the respect he earned from colleagues during his years with the Illinois State Police. During his tenure he rose through the ranks from a patrolman to become deputy director. ...more

September 14, 2008

I would like to recommend Susan Benton to be re-elected as sheriff of Highlands County. While in office she has brought her department into the 21st century. She has made officers more accessible to the public and she is intelligent and articulate. It's refreshing to have a sheriff who isn't a "good old boy," no pun intended. ...more

September 11, 2008

My husband and I would like to thank the employees of Albertsons for the years of enjoyment in grocery shopping that we have experienced at their store. We loved the fact that the parking lot was large and well maintained (no carts rolling around, and no litter.) We enjoyed the fact that we could wipe the handles of the cart with the free Handiwipes, which prevented us from picking up a virus. We appreciated the clean well lit, wide aisles which were swept two or three times a day. ...more

July 7, 2008

For nearly her entire life, Mary had a crippling fear of cramped spaces that meant she couldn't travel on airplanes, subways or cars. ...more

October 5, 2007