I never can say goodbye boy ... ooh ooh baby, I never can say goodbye ... no no no no no no ...

The C-J's Dale Moss gets in on the "farewell tour -- wait, not so fast" political floor show here in New Albany. Through it all, not a single candidate for any city office has addressed the Verle Theorem of Being: Will there be a return of square dancing to downtown, or not?

Better still: When will the karaoke cease on Dewey Heights?

New Albany Mayor Doug England can't completely say goodbye, eyes council seat

England expects to win a council seat, as he would have assumed victory in a mayoral bid. Such assumptions are reasonable, as he contends New Albany is better off than it was four years ago. There is energy downtown and along the riverfront.