to all those with an interest in the operations of the commonwealth of virginia. taxpayers state employees etc. i say happy fiscal new year. and may it be better than the last one.

I had heard about cardboard recycling being available but only recently took a load up there by the rescue squad. They have marked bins, with slits that encourage you to knock down big boxes so they can be handled. I went back to find out what the town newsletter said and here it is:

Some interest has been expressed in having cardboard recycling available for Bridgewater residents. For this purpose, a container has been placed at 20 Volunteer Drive where you may bring cereal boxes, unwaxed corrugated cardboard, etc. to be recycled. For those who do not wish to recycle cardboard, we will continue to pick it up with regular household trash.

And here is a map showing a big red dot at 20 Volunteer Drive:

Red dot is where cardboard can be dropped off

With July 4th and the Lawn Party coming up, I thought it would be fun to find out what kind of barbecue our Buzz regulars like best. Cast your vote in the poll at the upper right of this page and have a look at the results. (This is all taken very seriously in North Carolina, where the eastern part of the state goes for oil-vinegar sauce and the western part insists on a tomato-based sauce. Your webmaster, upon first arriving in the Valley years ago after growing up in the Deep South, didn’t like “BBQ chicken,” which always had a burnt tomato sauce on the outside — but instantly became a fan of “chicken barbecue,” made with the Montezuma Ruritan recipe.)

To see previous polls, have a look at http://www.bridgewaterva.com/newbuzz/pollsarchive/. The poll on the Bridgewater Bypass showed a plurality in favor of Option A (Rescue Squad to just north of Turner Ashby), the next-largest group in favor of the “No Build” option, and the least support for Option B (Rescue Squad to near Dayton). There is no claim that any of these polls are a valid or reliable sample.

It was a great Yard Sale Day, wasn’t it? I looked around in the North River Rd. - West View St. area. There were lots of people and traffic was backed up but everyone seemed in a good mood. Lots of bargains, too. Nice to see the community turn out on a day like this.

what is going on with all that utility work at the eastern bridgewater college gate. the equipment has been there all day. looks like a big problem they are having to work with.

I see the prices of gas are going back up, just like last year. Only reason I can see is warm weather is here, and the company’s know they can charge a higher amount because people tend to get out more after being cooped up all winter. I know the it’s not the store’s fault that sells the gasoline, it’s a ripple effect. Shame on the companies that sell to the stores! Guess their pocketbooks aren’t fat enough quite yet!

what do you think about the chances of creigh deeds in that democratic primary. he is from our part of the state. and seems like a good guy. but can he win a primary when the other candidates have all the money. especially mcauliffe. here is a link to a poll on the primary. http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2009/05/deeds-with-momentum-mcauliffe-with-lead.html

I know how people around here value their big picture-perfect lawns and suburban-type lifestyle, but you’re killing the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and it’s threatened now because people can’t stand a few dandelions or less than emerald-green grass. Excess nitrogen, herbicides, pesticides are all bound for the Bay if you use them on lawns here in the watershed. If you care about the Bay, have a look at this: http://www.bayjournal.com/article.cfm?article=3479. Does your lawn really have to look like a green carpet? Do you really have to live a high-impact lifestyle?

I am collecting old Bridgewater Photographs.. I am a family genealogist and would love to add lots of old Bridgewater Photos in that.. you can email me at Charleahr@aol.com or call me at 540-280-5556 anytime.. thanks Charlea