Sewer rate hike: Something can be done
      The proposed 69 percent increase for Buckeye Lake Sewer District customers has been called, among other things, "unaffordable and unreasonable." While the huge increase certainly will be unaffordable for some residents, unfortunately it doesn't make any difference.
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We can't stop now
      Editor: Buckeye Lake Sewer District customers need to keep the pressure on Licking County Commissioners to reduce their proposed sewer rate increase to just what is required to efficiently build and operate the new plant. It's probably going to take more than just going to one meeting.
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Guest column: Telephone tax refund available this year
By Janine Migden - Ostrander, Ohio Consumers' Counsel
      Telephone customers need to know that a special one-time refund is available through their federal tax forms. As part of a U.S. Treasury Department decision in May 2006, customers are entitled to refunds equal to the excise taxes paid on long-distance service after Feb. 28, 2003 and before Aug. 1, ...
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Community aid donors thanked
      Editor: Thornvi l l e Communi t y Aid would like too thank all of you who helped the needy families in our area have a brighter Christmas because of your time and donations.
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More Letters: Council member responds to 'watchdog'
      Editor: I have several issues I would like to respond on. On receiving "seven kinds of hell" from the good ole boys, not true, I actually got it from John Q. Public. That is what caused me to take back my apology. The good ole boys didn't say much of anything at all.
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Lions Clubs doesn't take positions
      Editor: The Baltimore Lions Club does not take sides on issues! In a Letter to the Editor titled "Neighbors question rebirth of junkyard in Baltimore" in the December 9 Beacon, the Baltimore Lions Club was listed as one of the community organizations that opposed the rebirth of this business.
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