What with the new Crossroads Shopping Center, we have some choices.

But are they good ones? On the one hand, the new Super One saves us the onerous trip to Hayden when shopping. BUT The soon to be opening convenience store and Auto Zone parts store are not needed. We have Victory Auto Parts and Little Town Market, plus the Bayview Mercantile, all locally owned and operated.

I urge all of you to shop with our local businesses and freeze out the national chains. As far as the car wash is concerned, well... I live on an unimproved dirt road. Think support for your friends and neighbors please.