Cold!

Lowe's has just dropped out as sponsor of NBC's annual telecast of Frosty the Snowman.

They were acting in response to a letter they'd received from the Freedom Families for Democracy and Diligence Association of America.

The FFDDAA had objected to FtS's "slanted depiction of snow as a happy friendly substance while ignoring the countless deaths due to blizzards, avalanches and hypothermia."

Lowe's's CEO, who asked not to have his name used, stated that the company was not taking sides on this issue, but was merely interested in not offending their customers.

A Reverie On Ralph

That dear, dear Ralph.

That small, grey man, with small, grey desires; slightly bent physically, spiritually somewhat more so.

What have you gotten up to now?

We have just heard from the Pieman that the councilmen's debate, sparsely attended though it may have been, almost didn't take place at all.

It seems that Ralph contacted the charming and delightful Ms Kathy Finnerty at the school business office to object to the use of the elementary school auditorium.

Why would Ralph choose to do such a thing?

Perhaps his reflexive desire to keep the electorate ignorant of anything and everything got the better of him.

After all Ralph, rats and roaches all do their best work in the dark.

But perhaps I am too harsh.

Is it Ralph's fault that he is so unlovable and thus so unloved?

Probably it is.

But we must all do what we can to give him one more shot at redemption.

The next time that you see Ralph, give him a hug, lean in close and whisper "God loves you, even if no-one else can."

The Uncle Throws His Head Into The Ring

Ralph Caruso, the aging don (oops, dean) of Woodbury politics, somehow forgot, once again, to put up a candidate to run for Supervisor.

Doesn't he realize how being ignored in such a way must hurt John Burke's feelings?

And so, out of respect for Big John and the office that he holds so tenaciously, the Uncle has agreed to run as a write-in candidate.

So write in Uncle Betty for Supervisor.

Do it for John.

Won't that make Burke's inevitable victory so much the sweeter?

Fear the Pepper

Happy All Hallows Eve!

Arctic Life

If memory serves, we still had snow on the ground in April.

That means we'll have had four snow-free months this year.

Bring on the polar bears!

It's on

The Pieman informs us that there will be a debate among the four Town Council Candidates on Friday, November 4th, 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the Central Valley Elementary School.

He mentions that it's sponsored by OCEAN and the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

He says nothing about putting together a mud-wrestling match between the two candidates for Highway Superintendent.

With Gadhafi dead...

we may never learn how to spell his name.

Elsewhere On The Menu

I seem to recall that one or two opinions of the upcoming contest for Highway Superintendent have already been posted.


So let us now turn our attention to the rest of the ballot.


The powers that be (Ralph and John perhaps) have decided that we shouldn't trouble our pretty little heads worrying about Town Supervisor.


So, for the moment, lets focus on the councilmanic (or is it manic council?) elections.

Incumbents Carlton Levine and Bo Haviland will be facing off against Tim Arone and Marilyn Prestia.

So, what say you?

That Was So Much Fun, Let's Do It Again!

OK, so the results are in, and the winner is...US! 'Cause we get to do it all over again in November.

Rob won the Republican line 253 to 129 (with 5 write-ins, presumeably for the Uncle). He also won the Ind line (That runs to Coney Island, doesn't it?) 12 to 9. Pete won the Conservative line with 21 (there were 6 write-ins, possibly Rick Parry, with an "A").

So, Pete's and Rob's people get to bash each other for another two months.

Who says there's no fun in the 'burbs?

And pay attention Pieman, you Democrats get to vote this time.

Be Sure To Vote (or Not)

Today you get to vote (or not). If you are a Republican or an Ind (Independence? Independents? Indiana? Indubitable?) Party member you can vote for either Pete or Rob. If you are a Conservative Party member you can vote for Pete or whomever. If you are a Democrat, Green, Right To Life, Right To Death, Working Families, Vegetarians For Dolphin Safe Veal or any other Party member, don't forget to stay home.

Polls are open 6 AM 'til 9 PM.

By the way the Board of Elections web site says :"Election Inspectors Needed – Pay $200 for Election Day!"

Who knew you had to pay to do that job?