Today's News

&Each week, folks across Virginia and the nation are confronted with the rising cost of energy, from the price at the pump to soaring electric bills. However, Virginians understand that a major component in lessening energy costs is to produce more energy. 

    Last week, the best entertainment value in Bedford turned out to be a board of supervisors budget work session. During the course of the work session, District 1 Supervisor Dale Wheeler likened Dr. Douglas Schuch to a copperhead and Xerxes, the 5th century B. C. Persian monarch who tried to conquer the Greek city-states.

    I don’t know if describing Dr. Schuch as a copperhead is accurate. He doesn’t seem particularly venomous. Overpaid, perhaps, but not venomous.

Bedford’s American Legion Post said thanks to some old friends that have routinely supplied vehicles for the annual Christmas parade and supported the Legion in other ways.

    One, Dominion of Bedford, is alive and well. The other, Murray and Bolling is gone. Murray and Bolling was one of a number of Chevrolet franchises eliminated after the federal government bailed out General Motors several years ago.
    “You never know what’s going to happen in a Christmas parade,” commented Richard Bolling.

    Last month, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors declared April Apple Blossom month, recognizing the county’s fruit growers. Ronnie and Walter Gross, of Gross’ Orchard, and Danny Johnson, of Johnson’s Orchard, received the proclamation. The two men figured there was a place in Bedford where the framed proclamation ought to go.

    “We are going to present this to the Welcome Center because the Welcome Center has been responsible for getting us all the publicity for events,” said Gross.