Dear Editor: Change is Coming to Our Little Town

Dear Editor,

Yes, I'm harping on the shop local thing again! Before I get too far though, I must admit that I DO shop at Walmart once a month. The reason? The local grocery store does not accept my Humana Healthy Benefits card and Walmart does. This is not the ONLY reason, though it IS the MAIN reason.

One thing many may not consider concerning the slightly higher prices local merchants charge is their own overhead. For instance, the asking price for whatever given item may be somewhat lower, but one must consider the cost of fuel, wear and tear on the vehicle, and - maybe most importantly - t...