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Personal Narrative: I Love Buckeye Lake
I love Buckeye Lake. It is where I live, where I raised my family, the home of my business, and it is the only place I want to live. Unfortunately, Buckeye Lake is going through a trying time. The low water level, construction, and lack of communication, impacts us all. My feelings during this past (lake-less) year have finally settled down to a point where I can express my thoughts on a personal level regarding the lake situation. To the residents of West and North Banks, I wish to express my empathy. The residents have lost control over their property and feel violated and wronged. Soon a fence will compromise the residents’ lake access and scenic view and wall-off their properties from the lake. To the businesses located on the
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