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A public thanks for neighbors and friends

To the editor: In the winter when the snow is deep and my driveway is blocked, my neighbor Dale Call doesn't hesitate to clear it. Just recently, while trying to get my lawn mower to work, Dale and his wife, Stacie, not only came to fix the mower, but also brought their mower. While Dale was fixing my mower, Stacie was using theirs to mow my lawn — and it is pretty large. I hesitate to call them for help because they both are employed and busy. But they chastise me and keep reminding they are here to help me— and others. It has been wonderful having them as neighbors for many ...

Kind words about a ‘little town’

To the editor: My middle son and I attended the annual Midland Sports Hall of Fame Award Luncheon, July 7th, and as usual Chris Shovlin emceed and was entertaining with his well researched biography of the inductees. The Hall of Fame committee deserves mention for their time and effort in bringing deserving nominees forth and recognized. The event was again catered by 5th Street Deli and a fine meal and deserts were provided. Recipients of this years awards traveled from California, Florida, Iowa, Washington DC as well from our local area. It was special not only renewing friendships ...

Use common sense while handling fireworks

To the editor: Phantom Fireworks hopes everyone has an enjoyable and safe family Independence Day celebration.  If you plan to use consumer fireworks, please use them safely.  Phantom’s primary safety tips are:  Use Basic Common Sense  — The fireworks products burn hot & produce fire and sparks when functioning.  People must respect the products for that fact and handle the products with extreme care and caution. Only Adults Should Handle the Fireworks —  (1)  Children should never be permitted to handle fireworks products.  (2)  A designated shooter (a sober, ...

Forget the pinheads, leave electoral college alone

To the editor: Friends, neighbors, and fellow Americans if I might take a moment of your time to remind you of the lessons you learned in school: The articles of our Constitution were hammered out by some of the most brilliant political minds the world has known. Presently, some pea-brained political small fry believe the document which guided us through 200 years of our Republic must be modified to their whims. The founders of our Republic knew the dangers of people at large electing the chief executive. They came up with the idea of the electoral college whereby you would vote ...

Memorial Day message: We will never forget

To the editor: There have been moments in the 38 years of my military career that will forever be etched in my memory. None of them are more memorable than the day in 2012 when I stood on an airport ramp while the flag-draped caskets of three of our fallen Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers were escorted off the airplane. Emotions ranged from anger to sympathy for the three heroes whose lives were cut short while serving their country. The Ohio National Guard has experienced the loss of 15 men since the global war on terrorism began after 9/11. These patriots were fathers, husbands, ...

Heartbroken over reports of cemetery conditions

To the editor: Recent news articles and broadcasts about the conditions at Columbiana County Memorial Cemetery have left me heartbroken. A dear family friend, Lou Bozek, first alerted our family early this week to the lack of care being given to my parents’ gravesites . After reading articles and watching news footage I am devastated. The broken headstone she spoke of in her recent letter belongs to my parents. I live in Texas and am only able to visit my parents graves during infrequent trips “home.” I trusted that the plots that my father sacrificed, scrimped and saved to ...