S T I L L S M I L I N G F R O M E L E C T I O N D A Y...:)

At a funeral home last night, I asked a gentleman how he was doing. He replied he was still smiling over Tuesday night's election results. Yes, a big smile broke out on my face, too, I admit it.

As a family, we are thankful Baron Hill has been re-elected to the United States Congress. While it is true our County, Floyd, did not deliver our votes to Baron Hill, it doesn't hurt my feelings a bit regarding all the hard work spent working with and for him. Good luck and keep up the good works. We feel privileged to know this gentleman and wish him God speed on his way to what is this time a DEMOCRATICALLY CONTROLLED HOUSE AND SENATE....YEEEAAAA (please excuse, got carried away with the moment). I'm sure you've all heard how they are planning on ramming as much legislation through they can in the next few weeks. Grrrrrr.

The Democrats took the Secretary of State position (Pearson), which returns the Inspector's position inside the Polls back to the Democrats. Yeeeeaaaaaaa.

Representative Cochran and Senator Connie Sipes winning came of no surprise because of their service to the Community.

The race sure was close for Sheriff, wasn't it? 400 votes. The first time in, what 16 years, a Democrat has taken the Sheriff's position? Not knowing Sheriff Mills personally, I still congratulate him on his win.

Linda Moeller, Barbara Sillings, Jeannie Frieberger, and Brenda Egge were no contest. All have been doing their jobs well. Personally, I am so pleased about Lodema Applegate and her win. She is truly an advocate for the people.

The County commissioners race surprised me. There is a lot to be pondered on about why this happened. The County were truly afraid Mr. Seabrook wants sewers in the County and they don't; it truly looked like Stumler had the win based on his positions about eminent domain, development, etc.; but, scuttlebut has it that is exactly why he lost. Development -- scared there would be no new development. Developers got out that votes -- but again, just the scuttlebutt in the street.

There is a lot of scuttlebutt in the street with the County elections over. The real City races are already underway. Sure should be an interesting time of it (to say the least). As I have resigned my position as 3rd Precinct Democratic Committeeperson and being a common Joe on the street, I surely hope this next Mayoral race isn't going to be as bad as it could turn out to be.

But, of course, since the rumor is Dick Bliss will be occupying Mr. Seabrook position on the City Council now; my rumor mill also tells me Sheriff Hubbard plans on entering the Mayoral race. That'll sure throw a monkey wrench into a lot of Democratic hopefuls.

Having been past pro-tem President for the New Albany Block watch and having worked with Sheriff Hubbard for years and having heard NOTHING bad about him or his service...man has integrity and character (hard to come about in these here parts), and would run this City the way it should be run and do it ONLY FOR THE CITIZENS OF NEW ALBANY. Garner, England and Hubbard..... Well, as long as some people can or will or should realize "it ain't nothing personal, IT'S JUST BUSINESS." It will be a bitter fight for the Democrats.

Disclaimer: These are only my thoughts, opinions and hearsay I have repeated on here. Only time will tell if it's true or not, huh? My ideas reflected and wrote here today are totally with out any affiliation by or with the Democratic party. Sincerely, I would like to think I can stand on my own with my own blog without toooo many people's help in voicing my little 'ole opinion. Thus the name, "just2beheard.blogspot.com".

Thanks for reading -- and by the way -- keep EVAN BAYH's name in your head for President of our United States. He would make a great "dark-horse" candidate and has the know how and the name and the integrity and the respect needed for such an endeavor. Stay tuned on that one, also. Be safe, New Albany....Peace.