I'll be out of the office this week for some much needed R&R.

If anyone has any questions regarding Clay County news, please forward them to either Ivy Jackson, Jason Jacobs or Melinda Quasius. We'll take care of your inquiry as soon as possible.

In the meantime, I'll be thinking of you as I head out to ... nowhere.

Typically, I rarely go anywhere when it comes to vacation. Rather, I spend the majority of my time resting and recharging the batteries so to speak.

I will be back in the office April 6.