Kudos to BG police

To the editor: One of the measures of a good city is how services are delivered. Beech Grove has been recognized as one of the safest cities in Indiana.

This bodes well for our Police Department, but we must remind ourselves that crime can occur at any time, to anyone, and anywhere. According to FBI statistics based on 1,000 residents verses violent and property crimes, our city is recognized as the 19th safest city in Indiana and the only one in Marion County to be recognized.

All of the services that we provide to you are important, and it’s a clear indication as to why we are doing well as a government unit. Congratulations to our Police Department and to all departments of local government. Well done.

Dennis B. Buckley
Mayor of Beech Grove

Grateful for the return of her leader dog
To the editor:
On Oct. 25 my deeply loved yellow Labrador retriever, Satch, decided to go exploring when a visitor left the gate open. Satch is more than just a loving pet; he is my guide dog and was trained at Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Hill, Mich.

Since I am blind, Satch is my independence, self-confidence and my eyes and safety when interacting with the world around us. I would like to express my most sincere appreciation and thanks to Alissa, Taylor and officer Rick McKim of the Southport Police Department, who went above and beyond to return Satch to me. It was a long and terrifying three hours for me, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you so very much.

Pauline and leader dog Satch

Paving project and Veterans Day service
To the editor: We are anxiously awaiting news from the Indiana Department of Transportation concerning funding of another infrastructure improvement project for our beautiful city.

I thought we would get some news last Friday, but it didn’t pan out. Our goal is to repave parts of South Fourth Avenue from Churchman Avenue to Ash Street and add more sidewalks in that area. Please join us on the steps of City Hall, 806 Main St., at 1 p.m. Sunday to celebrate and remember local veterans who have served, are serving and have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Dennis B. Buckley
Mayor of Beech Grove

It takes more than words

To the editor: If you think a new law will stop all of the senseless killings, please tell me what words you would use in that law. Would those words prevent anyone from using a weapon to kill people?

It seems to me that the perpetrators in the tragedies that we have experienced have broken all the laws on the books.

Keith Brown

To the editor:

Beginning next year, Citizens Energy Group will increase the charge to treat wastewater generated by customers of Beech Grove Sewage Works. The current rate of 0.78 cents per 1,000 gallons will increase to 0.98 cents.

This will up our annual budget from approximately $160,000 to $180,000, which is simply too much of an increase for the city to bear. Unfortunately, the cost must be reflected in adjusted rates. Our Common Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 806 Main St. to discuss a rate increase.

Dennis B. Buckley Mayor of Beech Grove