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 Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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Letter to the Editor: Van Buren responds to business critics
      Editor: I am writing in response to the letters last week. As I read the letters I noticed they are mainly the same writers who attacked me two years ago, and several of the writers do not even live in the Buckeye Lake Beacon circulation area.
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Different opinions should be respected
      Editor, I would like to address this letter to the person or persons who have twice vandalized my John McCain for President campaign sign. I have the utmost respect for those who differ in their philosophies and beliefs, and would certainly not disrespect those individuals by trespassing on their property and destroying their campaign signs.
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Thanks for another successful Firebowl
      Editor: My name is Ria Fox. I am fortunate to do what I love to do, which is change people's lives. This was the ninth year for Firebowl and the fourth year for the benefit of the Thurston Fire Department to purchase equipment as they see fit. Firebowl was once again held as Starlite Lanes where owner Brad Williams donated the use of the lanes and shoe use. Thanks Brad!
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More Letters: 'Watchdog' explains why township is no longer 'quiet'
      Editor: I hate to go backwards, but I have to make to respond to our "dog warden's" comments about our once "quiet" township and why things may have changed. More people coming to township meetings is a good thing. That means more opinions can be heard. Unfortunately, some people use that for personal attacks rather than focusing on township business and issues.
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