The employees began to grieve on that sad day a few months ago when we were told Sept. 30 would be his last day. My voice is trembling a little. This is very emotional.

So landmark him? Oh, yes. Then lavish him with praise for a job well done.

Bob's been so much more than a boss to us. He's been a friend, a father, a confidante and a counselor.

There were 4,700 tires inside the store. Thankfully, there were no cars inside and no employees inside.

Businesses need to make sure that they check employees who they hire: contractors, sub-contractors, whoever has access to those documents. Make sure they keep it secured, locked up, on a need-to-know basis only. Don't use Social Security numbers as information. Make sure they destroy their documents in a secure manner.

I know you're aware that we're cramped. When we moved in we had six employees, now we have 17. We were told in 1984 that this would be a temporary facility. In 1989 there was a study done to see what space was needed and a new building was built for the county. We all know it was inadequate before it was even completed. And now it's torn down — but there's still a great need.