A quick update on MeeMaw's Angels (all three of them), and I'm happy to say, it's all good.
The eldest, now thirteen, has recovered and came back (with a lot of hard work with his physical therapist) from that ankle fiasco and has made a high school's wrestling team while still an 8th grader. He's got a letter jacket and everything, mon.
He also made straight A's and the Honor Roll. He now has another school which sent him three letters; one for academics, one for athletics and one for all three. He's worried they may not need him for their wrestling team and he's already made one school's team -- but he's going to take a tour and MeeMaw told him to have them show him their wrestling team. He's doing so great...and to hear him say the words "Meemaw, I've always heard if I worked hard and did right it would pay off...wow, MeeMaw". Music to a grandmother's ears! Go, baby, Go!
Collin, the seven year old who had the attached spinal cord, is doing great, also. He has more girlfriends than you can shake a stick at. He reminds me of my baby bro who use to have a "kissing club" in the bushes when he was five years old; charging the girls in the neighborhood a nickle to kiss him. Boys will be boys, I guess...
Aiden, Meemaw's youngest Angel, has totally recovered from his tonsillectomy and wearing this MeeMaw out. She's babysitting him from 3 to 4 days per week, and me thinks she is quickly running out of steam. He may be four years old, but he's going to be bigger than my other two grandchildren. This boy is "big", and I don't mean heavy, either (though he may weigh 60 pounds). He learned to climb a tree this week and he told me (as he surveyed his new kingdom from up on that branch) -- "MeeMaw, this is the best day of my life".
How much better can it get than that, I ask you? Thankful, Thankful, Thankful, that's all I can say! Peace, NA.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
REDISTRICTING
Okay, here's the deal. The Plaintiffs in the redistricting lawsuit have until November 22nd to settle this thing. The Council hammered out the new districts, but the Plaintiffs appear to be unhappy.
Well, if we do accept this resolution drawn up by November 22, it will only cost US (ALL CITIZENS) $2,500.00 + $400.00 (filing fees) for Mr. Beardsley.
IF WE DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OFFER, WE WILL BE PAYING FROM 60,000.00 TO 100,000.00, according to the JUDGE.
No offense boys, but if it comes to that -- pretty sure they will make the Plaintiff's pay that money -- other citizens will be outraged at that kind of cost.
By the way, did you ever ask Keith Henderson, the Prosecutor, why he advised the Council to table the issue in '02? Details, Details......
There won't be any friends amongst a lot of peoples and politicians if Plaintiffs force us down the road of $100,000.00. Please settle -- it's a good redistricting plan, and fair...
Just my opinions.
Well, if we do accept this resolution drawn up by November 22, it will only cost US (ALL CITIZENS) $2,500.00 + $400.00 (filing fees) for Mr. Beardsley.
IF WE DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OFFER, WE WILL BE PAYING FROM 60,000.00 TO 100,000.00, according to the JUDGE.
No offense boys, but if it comes to that -- pretty sure they will make the Plaintiff's pay that money -- other citizens will be outraged at that kind of cost.
By the way, did you ever ask Keith Henderson, the Prosecutor, why he advised the Council to table the issue in '02? Details, Details......
There won't be any friends amongst a lot of peoples and politicians if Plaintiffs force us down the road of $100,000.00. Please settle -- it's a good redistricting plan, and fair...
Just my opinions.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
A POLITICAL UPDATE
As I had to tend to life's (sometimes overwhelming) responsibilities, I've noticed the e-mail from New Albanian himself trying to knock me down for not taking care of "my" business.
At first, it made me chuckle as I thought about the article in the Courier where Rich-O's taps weren't working when the food critics for the Courier-Journal showed up and the place only getting 2 1/2 stars...then, I played Devil's Advocate and said "self, update that blog a little bit". Here goes...
The Democrat Picnic for the City of New Albany was held yesterday at the Knights of Columbus instead of the Amphitheater because of rain.
Steve Price and a mixture of musicians from around the area provided the entertainment, and it was great.
The Chairman of the Democrat Party introduced the candidates (some of which were absent) and only allowed the Mayoral candidate Doug England to speak. Mayoral candidate Doug England was brief in his comments, stating he believed people were tired of Bush and this would cause New Albany to vote straight ticket.
Other candidates, (and I'm sure I'll leave someone out, so please don't be offended, because it isn't on purpose), were Jimmy Hollis (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate), John Gonder (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate), Steve Price (Democrat 3rd District Candidate), Marcey Wisman (Democrat for City Clerk), Jeff Gahan (Democrat candidate for (let's see) 6th District (?), Pat McLaughlin (Democrat candidate for (let's see) 5th District (?)...and I'm a thinking here. As I do not know Bobby Ceasar, Democrat candidate for another District, I don't know if he was there or not. These would be the candidates who stayed for the ENTIRE event. Jack Messer (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate) only stayed for a little while (in, out).
County officials represented were Linda Mueller, Floyd County Clerk; Barbara Sillings, Floyd County Township Assessor; Connie Sipes, Indiana State Senator; Judge Terrence Cody, Democrat Superior Court Judge; Patty Walker, Democrat Township Board member; Greg Balmer (Democrat County Coroner);Susan Orth, Democrat Judge made a late appearance; Baron Hill, Democrat Congressman, was represented by his staff and they stayed throughout the event. A lot of Georgetown and other townships were also represented.
Noticeably absent were some which always attend...but they had the "school" event some attended.
To IAMHOOSIER, I checked out the Republican page and if you click on Randy Hubbard's picture, everything you would or could want to know about the man is there, including his platform.
As a person who served in the community with him when he was a City police officer and I was a Block Watch Captain; as an individual who worked with him when I sat on the Board of Directors of the New Albany Block Watch; and...when I sat as President pro tem on the New Albany Block Watch, Inc., all I can say is this man is about nothing but the correct running of things and ENFORCEMENT. This is why he has integrity and people believe in his word...he's a danger to Democrats this season, trust me.
After reading the blogs all these times, seems to me the biggest thing bugging everyone is the "LACK OF ENFORCEMENT". Candidate Mayor England has not spoken about these issues with me yet, so I am unclear as to where he may stand.
As I am not making an endorsement of any kind here -- hopefully simply making points of where readers may go and gather their own information; interpret it as you may; and make an "educated" decision at the ballot box (what more could anyone ask for). As I've spent years doing it manually and physically -- these days, let your fingers do the walking.
All of these are strictly my "little 'ole opinions" and not an endorsement of any kind -- except to say go Marcey and Steve!
Peace, NA. And now for New Albanian to weigh in. MYOB (mind your own blog).... :)
At first, it made me chuckle as I thought about the article in the Courier where Rich-O's taps weren't working when the food critics for the Courier-Journal showed up and the place only getting 2 1/2 stars...then, I played Devil's Advocate and said "self, update that blog a little bit". Here goes...
The Democrat Picnic for the City of New Albany was held yesterday at the Knights of Columbus instead of the Amphitheater because of rain.
Steve Price and a mixture of musicians from around the area provided the entertainment, and it was great.
The Chairman of the Democrat Party introduced the candidates (some of which were absent) and only allowed the Mayoral candidate Doug England to speak. Mayoral candidate Doug England was brief in his comments, stating he believed people were tired of Bush and this would cause New Albany to vote straight ticket.
Other candidates, (and I'm sure I'll leave someone out, so please don't be offended, because it isn't on purpose), were Jimmy Hollis (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate), John Gonder (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate), Steve Price (Democrat 3rd District Candidate), Marcey Wisman (Democrat for City Clerk), Jeff Gahan (Democrat candidate for (let's see) 6th District (?), Pat McLaughlin (Democrat candidate for (let's see) 5th District (?)...and I'm a thinking here. As I do not know Bobby Ceasar, Democrat candidate for another District, I don't know if he was there or not. These would be the candidates who stayed for the ENTIRE event. Jack Messer (Democrat Council-at-Large candidate) only stayed for a little while (in, out).
County officials represented were Linda Mueller, Floyd County Clerk; Barbara Sillings, Floyd County Township Assessor; Connie Sipes, Indiana State Senator; Judge Terrence Cody, Democrat Superior Court Judge; Patty Walker, Democrat Township Board member; Greg Balmer (Democrat County Coroner);Susan Orth, Democrat Judge made a late appearance; Baron Hill, Democrat Congressman, was represented by his staff and they stayed throughout the event. A lot of Georgetown and other townships were also represented.
Noticeably absent were some which always attend...but they had the "school" event some attended.
To IAMHOOSIER, I checked out the Republican page and if you click on Randy Hubbard's picture, everything you would or could want to know about the man is there, including his platform.
As a person who served in the community with him when he was a City police officer and I was a Block Watch Captain; as an individual who worked with him when I sat on the Board of Directors of the New Albany Block Watch; and...when I sat as President pro tem on the New Albany Block Watch, Inc., all I can say is this man is about nothing but the correct running of things and ENFORCEMENT. This is why he has integrity and people believe in his word...he's a danger to Democrats this season, trust me.
After reading the blogs all these times, seems to me the biggest thing bugging everyone is the "LACK OF ENFORCEMENT". Candidate Mayor England has not spoken about these issues with me yet, so I am unclear as to where he may stand.
As I am not making an endorsement of any kind here -- hopefully simply making points of where readers may go and gather their own information; interpret it as you may; and make an "educated" decision at the ballot box (what more could anyone ask for). As I've spent years doing it manually and physically -- these days, let your fingers do the walking.
All of these are strictly my "little 'ole opinions" and not an endorsement of any kind -- except to say go Marcey and Steve!
Peace, NA. And now for New Albanian to weigh in. MYOB (mind your own blog).... :)
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