Mr. Bishop would take over the job at the beginning of 1992.

Mr. Bishop won re-election easily in 1996, getting almost 55 percent of the vote.

Mr. Bishop was not able to wrap up the entire deal on his computer.

Mr. Bishop said a final decision would be made early this week.

Mr. Bishop said he did not expect an appropriation before 2010.

Mr. Bishop estimated that a new international in today's market can be purchased for just less than $35,000.

Mr. Bishop bought the original home for $91,000 in 1979.

Mr. Bishop invested in the company himself and soon took it public.

Mr. Bishop said that would not be a problem, even if the county had to pay.

Mr. Bishop and the men who carried the baggage were to follow.