There’s a nice piece on Philip Stone, retiring president of Bridgewater College, at the Staunton News-Leader: http://www.newsleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20105190312 . He has done a lot for the college and the community, and I know we all wish him the best.

can anyone confirm the rumor that dicksons drug store is closing. and how about that beer and wine application for 7-11 at 211 main st. that seems to be the quarles address. is that about to become a 7-11 or what.

I noticed a letter to the Daily News-Record lamenting the absence of “liberal” or “progressive” books in the book section of our local Walmart. There was even a reference to censorship.

I recommend calling the manager, Brian Cipolletti, with the suggestion to carry more left-leaning books (438-0349). Walmart is very much interested in profits, and if there are a lot of progressives out there seeking left-wing reading material at the Dayton Walmart, Brian would want to know about that. With Walmart, it’s all about profit and stocking what customers want.

So what is it, folks? Does the Dayton Walmart stock very little lefty reading because its customers don’t want it, or because the manager is a conservative willing to leave money on the table to suppress opposing voices? (Or is the manager just mistaken, misreading his left-leaning audience and unaware of the keen insights of DNR letter writers?)

Does anybody know what the new building being built next to Exxon is going to be? I don’t see any signs that say and it’s going up pretty quick. So much new building going on in Bridgewater these days.

i see that turner ashby graduation is set for june 12. while the town yard sale is june 5. nice to have that week between those two dates rather than both happening on the same day.

I have to stop watching the news…..

Arizona passes a law which mimics the federal Law, which is not enforced, making it illegal to be in the country illegally. Now the illegals are protesting and demanding the “right” to continue to break the law.

California, the socialist loony bin by the sea, wants to make Arizona repeal the law by boycotting contracts with them. How will that work, California is nearly bankrupt from paying for all their entitlement programs. I guess they will threaten to not send the money they don’t have.

The Feds have now acknowledged that our health insurance premiums will increase due to the health care take over. They have also acknowledged (Sen. Warner, D., Va) that they will have to re-address the bill to find a way to pay for it. Who didn’t see that coming.

The Senate is debating new controls over the banking industry. Of course, this will increase their control over the rest of us too. Wonder why they don’t acknowledge their role in the financial meltdown. Who gets to write rules for Congress’ foolishness.

Wait for the VAT (Value added tax). A national sales tax that will affect us all. The spin on how that isn’t a tax on people making less than $250,000 will be classic.

The 250,000 patriots that died in the Revolutionary War making America free of oppression and government control of their lives, must be turning over in their graves. In a few hundred years, we have allowed the Republic to become a socialist entity that is more controlling than England ever was.

It just keeps getting crazier and crazier.

Is anyone concerned that the same 3 council members will be running again this year? Last election 1 new person ran and did better than expected although unfortunately he ran against 3 incumbents who have been there forever. Wouldn’t it be nice to have new blood on occasion??

i see that bridgewater college has started on the new housing units called stone village. http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/90430554.html . looks as though its going to be a big deal. lots of stakes and flags marking out lots of property.

I just noticed that the Buzz now has spell check. How long has it had that wonderful facility?

at times like these i am glad i live in bridgewater. rather than harrisonburg. when it comes to dealing with the college age population. i think we have good relationships with the college and i hope it stays that way.