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Praise for programs at Santa Clara Estates Community Center

To the editor: We live in Santa Clara Estates on Sprucevale Road in Calcutta and recently through the efforts of our community coordinator, Rena Schooles, and a fellow resident, Kelsey Hedrick, we attended two tremendous programs at our Community Center. The first was home safety-oriented and was given by men and women of our St Clair Township Volunteer Fire Department. They explained several aspects of fire safety including the use of common household fire extinguishers and concluded by showing us one of the fire trucks with its operational capabilities. Everyone there expressed ...

Abruzzino is the County Republican Party’s officially endorsed candidate

To the editor: The Columbiana County Republican Central & Executive Committee has had a longstanding policy of vetting, screening and then endorsing candidates for office throughout the county. We pride ourselves on ensuring that this process is open, transparent and fair to all candidates seeking the Party’s endorsement. The candidate securing the Party’s official endorsement is entitled to incorporate this into his or her messaging and outreach to the voters. However, the candidate that did not receive the endorsement is barred, by Code of Judicial Conduct, from claiming such ...

Words of praise for East Liverpool City Hospital

To the editor: My husband recently spent 12 days in the care of East Liverpool City Hospital. He had been in declining health and sadly passed away while hospitalized. In the past decade or more, he had been hospitalized in several far more prestigious hospitals. The care that he received in our own community hospital was every bit as good as in the other facilities, if not better. From the doctors, to the nurses, to the aides, to cafeteria workers and cleaning staff, he was treated with kindness and consideration. The nursing staff and aides were especially warm and caring. They ...

Girl Scout Cookies drive again was a success

To the editor: Girl Scouts of North East Ohio would like to thank all of those who purchased Girl Scout Cookies this year, as well as our retail partners who hosted cookie booths outside their storefronts. It’s amazing what a huge impact a box of Girl Scout Cookies can have. Columbiana County is all the better for it! By participating in the largest girl-led business program in the world, Girl Scouts develop valuable skills, including goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. They discover their inner leadership potential as well as ...

CNN should trying reporting facts, not fake news

To the editor: Well, CNN your mountain of evidence you said you had on President Trump for collusion with Russia was fake news, you lied to the American people. Try reporting just the facts, not the way you want the news to read! John Arnette, East Liverpool

Promoting awareness of sexual assault

To the editor: April is just around the corner. Did you know that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, Alcoholism Awareness Month, Autism Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month? As a domestic violence services provider, the Christina House has a vested interest in promoting awareness of sexual assault. Sexual assault and domestic violence co-occur in many relationships. Studies have shown that 30 to 40 percent of domestic violence victims will also experience intimate partner sexual assault. Victims who are both physically and sexually abused are more likely to be ...