Webb joins in legislation to make gun regs consistent on federal rec lands

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Sens. Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Boozman (R-AR) today introduced legislation to make gun regulations consistent across all federal recreational lands by bringing Army Corps of Engineers rules in line with other federal agencies. Last Congress, legislation was signed into law allowing individuals to possess firearms in the National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge…

Jim Bishop: Miata cruise set for Sunday

Jim Bishop

Yes, Virginia, there will be a fall cruise of area Mazda Miata mavens (that’s you!). The date: Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25 (sorry if you already have a conflict). Once again, participants will assemble at the lonely Waterman Square Shopping Center parking lot, corner of W. Market Street – Rt. 33 west – and Waterman Drive….

BC to host business expo

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A business expo designed to help connect Bridgewater College students with local businesses and residents  will be held Sept. 14 from 3-7 p.m. at the Funkhouser Center on the college campus. The event, which is sponsored by the BC student chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization and the Greater Ashby Business Council of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham…

Ken Plum: Protecting the health of women

Ken Plum

Virginia is in the process of adopting 26 pages of new regulations for health clinics that perform first-term abortions.  The General Assembly in a bill that I voted against mandated the regulations be issued without public comment as emergency regulations to become effective January 1, 2012.  Currently the 22 clinics that are now regulated as…

Ken Plum: Our fair share

Ken Plum

In the decade-long debate on funding transportation improvements, many simple solutions have been offered.  Endless demands for auditing the Department of Transportation resulted in about a dozen audits, none of which alleged waste, fraud, or abuse.  No new funds were identified.  One audit suggested that reserves on projects could be reduced, freeing up money to…

Register for fall classes at SAAC

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Register now for art classes by calling the Staunton Augusta Art Center at 540.885.2028 Classes will be held in the Smith Center at 20 S. New Street, Staunton. Teachers provide gentle, individualized guidance. Improving Skills and Techniques in Watercolor For adults with some experience in water media Peg Sheridan, teacher Learn to create more powerful…

Suzi Foltz: Higher education and interesting situations-Laundry Day

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“Does it smell stale in here?” Hmm…I hadn’t noticed anything. That might not be good, the smell could be me. “I hadn’t noticed anything yet. We can Frebreeze the crap out of the room?” “No, I think it’s just all the laundry that’s built up.” And thus, Tuesday became laundry day. I’ve never been scared…