Letters to the Editor
      Your letters are welcomed and encouraged. We would appreciate typewritten letters of 250 words or less. All letters must be signed and include your name, address, and a daytime phone number where we can reach you for confirmation purposes. All letters published will include the writer's name and community. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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Still time to win $100 for best BLASST celebration theme
      Editor: Here is a little idea to get you out of the winter blues. BLASST is running a contest for this year's theme for the third/fourth of July celebration. It has to be 4-10 word sor numbers so it can fiton the T-shirt after all. It will be the theme of the boat parade as well.
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Neighbors working together raise funds for group
      Editor: A most successful fundraiser was held on Saturday, March 15 at the Millersport Lions Clubhouse benefitingthe Buckeye Lake Youth Association efforts to purchase new waffle making equipment lost in an arson fireon December 26.
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Sheriff thanks voters for support
      Editor: Many thanks to the voters in the recent primary for their show of support, not only of me, but the men and women of the FairfieldCounty Sheriff's Office.I also wish to thank everyone for their calls and e-mails of support of this office.
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'Stand Your Ground' supporters thanked
      Editor: Last Wednesday night, the Joel Penton/ Ryan Holiday "Stand Your Ground Tour" came to Millersport High School. It was a wonderful night of community fellowship and lives were touched.
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'Watchdog' says GOB's have a new member
      Editor: A couple of weeks ago I stated that some of the employees of the Licking County Planning Commission were playing "hide the construction company" with me.
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Writer says call Animal Control if you lose or find a pet
      Editor: In the March 15 Beacon, Ms. Bonnie Mansfieldhad several suggestions about animal control in Buckeye Lake. Although these ideas were well intentioned, I believe she is misguided in her solutions. Dogs are required to be registered and Licking County Animal Control provides a tag with this registration.
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Bowling Green 'watchdog' responds
      Editor: I cannot resist taking some space to reply to a letter submitted by Jean Hensler. First off, she must be in the twilight zone by coming up with all of her comments. One thing for sure, she has not attended all of the meetings for the last 18 months like I did or she would know better.
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