The BlueBell Battle is one of my favorite events of the year. And you know why? Because I don’t take part in it! While I’m all over the place with tons of other town activities, the BlueBell Battle is something I abstain from. Now that’s not to say I don’t think I could win. I know I could. Not to brag or anything but I am a bit of a Renaissance Man (if you didn’t know that already). I have many special talents. I am beyond physically fit (I can run a mile in eight minutes) and I know my way around fixing things (configuring a fishing rod? Ha! I can do that with my eyes closed). I’m happy to sit the BlueBell Battle out and let my fine, fellow BlueBellians try their hand at winning $5,000. And boy was this year’s competition stiff (but still, I have no doubts I’d have won if I partook). So many excellent participants giving it their all. Makes me proud to be from BlueBell. I offer a heartfelt congratulations to George and Lemon for their victory. I have a feeling that $5,000 will come in handy on their honeymoon 