Today is the first day of a new month and I hope the weather continues to be mild. We certainly don’t need any snow, or worse yet, ice. I think most of you know by now that I am retiring at the end of 2012. I have anguished greatly over this decision because I love my job – most days. However I have developed diabetes and high blood pressure over the past 5-6 years and I need to get my meds regulated and take care of my health. I lost another brother to cancer Christmas Eve who was also diabetic. I stay very tired and don’t feel well. This is a fulltime job and I need rest. Thank you for the honor of serving ten years as your county judge. You’ll hear more about this later, but I will be on the job every day until December 31, 2012.
(Incidentally I’ve had several inquiries so I want to make it clear that Sheilla is NOT planning to retire! She is running for state representative in District 9 because her district changed, but she announced earlier and she will be running to continue her legislative work. She will actually have more of Drew County than before. I only bring this up because so many of you have asked.)













































