 Hi, Rex Bone. Is buying local important? I think so. I was raised in a corner grocery store owned by my mom and dad, Herb and Jane. They put my two sisters through college. We don't have as many local businesses. So don't just buy from them when you need that special item. It provides for families, your neighbors, your friends. It sponsors bands, school functions. It does make a difference. Spend it here. It stays here. It's a