Reed story sparks memories
      Editor: I want to thank you for publishing the article on Mr. Jim Reed written by Kim Garee. Kim’s story portrayed Jim Reed as the man I remembered from years ago, except for the gray hair. It was a magnificent way to start the Beacon’s year with a positive message - and not a negative controversy.
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Writer challenges ‘Watchdog’
      Editor: C.S. Lewis said that,”The Devil’s greatest accomplishment is convincing the world he does not exist.” Bonnie Mansfield’s greatest accomplishment is convincing people that she really cares about the welfare of the animals in the Licking County Animal Shelter.
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Join BLACA, make your voice heard
      Editor: The Buckeye Lake Area Civic Association is a group of civic minded area residents who wish to promote our region and better our standard of living. This helps to improve and maintain property values, but also help those that live here better enjoy our lifestyle. These are simple goals, but not always easy to accomplish.
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Meeting set to discuss dog pound
      Editor: There will be a meeting at the Kirkersville Town Hall located at 135 N. 4th Street to discuss concerns/complaints about the Licking County Animal Shelter (aka dog pound) at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 31 In addition to problems, we will try to come up with solutions since our County Commissioners won’t!
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Lighten up: Mom traumatizes children
By Dawn Weber
      I made my children very sick the other day. Didn’t mean to. There were tantrums, sweat and tears, fits, shouts and fevers. Hands covered mouths, bodies fell to the floor and cookies were tossed. Whatever did I do to make the little darlings so violently ill? I accidentally let them see me in a state of, well, “underwear.”
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