I think we need to do something a little drastic to send a message.

We are very fortunate to have not only great leadership but a great medical staff. I can't tell you how much the medical staff has done for us. We have a great team that is very progressive.

I think we need to send a message. Eight thousand dollars is 17 percent plus three percent cost of living is 20 percent for the sheriff and I think that's what we should recommend. The elected officials have information they deserve a similar raise but if we do that, I'm afraid the supervisors will cut that.

And when life throws its worst at you, throw your best at life

I used to sell furniture for a living. The trouble was, it was my own.

Just like Santa Claus, a farmer works all year on a commodity, and at the end of the year he gives it all away.