We are VERY happy to share with you the good news that Malcom Thompson will be back at work, most likely on Monday, according to a source we have. The Orlando Slantinel has posted a story on their web page confirming the Governor will order Thompson back to work sometime tomorrow.

Chief Deputy Clerk Kim Hennecy, whom Scott appointed to replace Thompson, notified the courthouse’s nearly 160 employees in an email.
“An Executive Order will be issued tomorrow reinstating Mr. Thompson to his position as Clerk of Court. I am not sure when the order will be issued or whether Mr. Thompson will be returning to work tomorrow or Monday,” Hennecy wrote. “Please keep up the amazing work that all of you do during this transition.”

Since he’s up for re-election this fall, Mr. Thompson requested to go to trial as soon as possible with the intention of defeating the charges and returning to the campaign trail. He did!

As a state Constitutional Officer, Thompson can hire and fire employees at will. Workers who testified against him fear they will lose their jobs upon his return, according to interviews. Should some employees be concerned for their positions when Mr. Thompson returns? No matter who the boss is, you would never expect to keep someone who you trusted in that same position if they stabbed you in the back and helped make up stories. Perhaps they could keep their positions by working at one of the windows downstairs and assisting the citizens with concerns and complaints?

A question for ALL. Since he was found to be innocent on one case, and the other thrown out of court, should the county be responsible for paying Mr. Thompson’s attorney’s fees? We do not know if he’ll be requesting it, or not, but it does make us wonder where the line is drawn when some allegations appeared to have been trumped up. We look forward to your comments.

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Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th. I see that the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3227 (VFW 3227) is inviting the public to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony at Mt. Peace Cemetery located at 755 E. 10th St. in St. Cloud.

Unless a member of your family is serving or has served in our Armed Forces or you’re a history buff – as am I – you might be forgetful of the fact that the United States has been engaged in combat operations for more than eleven years. No matter how you feel about the War, everyone must recognize the fact that with service come sacrifices. At Memorial Day, we are reminded of those who have given their lives for our freedom.

But what’s often overlooked is the sacrifice of the families of servicemen and servicewomen. And the handicaps that many members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and National Reserves bring back home.

Please take a few moments while engaged in the parties and shopping to remember the reason for Memorial Day?

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 13th, this year. Now almost everyone will agree that everyday should be Mother’s Day.

But seeing as how it has been declared that the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, I’ll just say, “Happy Mother’s Day” and encourage those who have their Mom’s still alive to reach out and let their Mothers know that they did a pretty good job!

After all, you’re still alive – you are reading this - and doing at least as good as everyone else in your circle of friends and family. So, your Mom deserves a “Hello”, “Shout Out” or maybe an “Atta-girl”.

I’ll bet that you know that the busiest day for restaurants is Mother’s Day. But did you know that many Moms do not want to go out on that day?

Since the “economy” hasn’t picked up for many, maybe a dinner or luncheon at your home might be a grand idea. Remember that the way to Mom’s heart may well be her stomach… It worked for Dad so why not Mom too!