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Wake up America

Dear Editor:The phrase "separation of church and church" is not in the constitution. The first amendment reads "Congress shall make no laws regarding an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise theory."Our nation was founded on freedom and religion. Everyone has the right, freedom to believe or not believe - to think or not to think. That is the beauty of living in America.Having that freedom and that right is being destroyed and trampled by a few.Wake up America - protect that freedom and that right. Stand up. Speak up. Don't be trampled or it will be too late to say ...

Thank caregivers, hospital staff

Dear Editor:National Hospital Week is May 8-14. It is the perfect time to celebrate the heroes who care for and provide support to their communities.Every day, these "Hospital Heroes" deliver our babies, mend broken bones, and save lives. They get us home faster through innovative care. They even keep us healthier through preventive care services that ensure we get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.They deserve a "thank you," today and every day. Yet Congress has cut federal funding for hospitals by $158.1 billion since 2010. If they continue to slash this funding ...

Political UFO

Dear Editor:UFO - That could be the first thing that comes to mind when analyzing our current presidential process.The "U" could be "unqualified," "unimaginable," un???.The "F" refers to "for."And the "O" for "office."I know for me I have never been scared like this from any sci-fi movie. We even survived "Darth Vader" as VP a few years ago. But after watching the debates, it makes you wonder if Orson's epic should have been "War of the Words."Oh well, when it's all said and done, one of the parties will have their "ET" - executive trophy.Chip SchellLisbon

Don’t support those who support coal

Dear Editor:I am a coal miner's daughter of 3-plus generations. Abolishing coal as an industry would mean delivering freedom from the ill-health my family had to endure for generations, as well as future generations, in our county, state, and planet.Anyone who supports the coal industry wishes health issues to the miners and pollution to the air, and the ill-health of all who have to breathe it.We already live in Columbiana County, which has the highest rate of cancer and asthma in the United States.The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a gift the federal government has given us ...

Thankful to those who showed support

Dear Editor:The Family of Glenn "Chris" Beagle would like to thank everyone who helped or donated to his benefit dinner on March 5, 2016.Chris was so happy to see all who cared and supported him through this journey in his fight against cancer. He was so moved and touched from all of the support he and his family received from the community.For all who rallied behind him during his fearless/courage fight against colon cancer: Thank you.Janell BeagleEast Liverpool

Common sense when voting

Dear Editor:Wow! Where are we going? What are we becoming?The examples shown our youngsters and the public in general are unacceptable. TV news, advertisements and even movies rated A-OK have a lot to be desired. Talk about bad mannerisms, just watch the presidential debates.Donald Trump stops at nothing. He seems to let the rule of common decency go by the wayside. What concerns me is the fact that Trump is leading in the Republican polls. How anyone can want this man as our president just flabbergasts me - get my drift?I can't imagine him as our leader with his arrogance, ...