Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to township officials who do everything above-and-beyond to make sure residents of the township have the best leadership possible. SPANKS, though, to township officials who do not show those same qualities.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the gentleman who gave my unattended purse to the cashier at Aldi’s. I praise God for people like him.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the owner of a local salon who asks the receptionist to lie to customers.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the motorist with the Pennsylvania license plate who “rolled” through two intersections, both with traffic, in downtown East Liverpool.

THANKS, writes a reader, to students who actually involve themselves in cheering during their schools’ athletic events. SPANKS, though, to those who just sit there and text throughout the games.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to people who cannot live one second without their cell phone, especially those who use it during church services. SPANKS, too, to those who fail to silence their phones during events when such a distraction is unwarranted.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the person who lost a Discover card in Rite Aid parking lot two months ago, and wanted to know who found it, but didn’t appreciate it enough to ever send a thank you card.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the township road crew that has, for years, plowed a private drive.

Spanks, writes a reader, to “fans” who riot in the streets following a win or loss of a sporting event.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local man who was seen at an area grocery store opening a bag of bread and lunch meat, making himself a sandwich, and then putting the items back before walking out of the store

THANKS, writes a reader, to those emergency personnel, as well as others who work outdoors, for continuing to do a good job despite the elements.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the older gentleman in Wellsville’s 17th Street area who cleared the sidewalks near my home.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the customer who found my purse I left in a buggy at the Goodwill store and turned it in to the cashier. It was greatly appreciated.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the young man in the florescent green cap using a red shovel, in Pleasant Heights, who shoveled my walk, said I owed him nothing, and then added “God Bless You” as he walked away.

Spanks, writes a reader, to school administrations that close school in the name of safety for our children, but then permit athletic practices and games to take place as scheduled, especially when conditions aren’t any better.

Thanks, writes a reader, to businesses that see to it that the sidewalks and parking areas where they are located are free of snow and ice. Spanks, however, to those who don’t seem to care.

Spanks, writes a reader, to East Liverpool officials for not maintaining Montgomery Avenue, which is a sheet of ice, as well as other similar side streets during the winter months.

Spanks, writes a reader, to motorist who feel the need to tailgate.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to city leaders in East Liverpool for not addressing the litter problem. It’s a blight that destroys the beauty of our community.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the Chester official who was responsible for canceling youth volleyball practice so others could use the gym for free. Remember, we pay $900 a month to use it.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local business manager who held a holiday celebration, including using the high school choir and having the mayor attend, yet did nothing to acknowledge the employees in the office or have any sort of holiday celebration for them.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local doctor’s office that handles business calls via speaker phone, thus allowing those in the waiting room to possibly hear vital information that they shouldn’t be hearing.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who use social media or place “spanks” in the newspaper before getting the complete story.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for Hancock County Schools not being permitted to use 2-hour delays.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Ray Six and his crew for the courteous, personal and professional manner in which they assisted me in obtaining h-beams and rebar for my home repair project.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the local spa that treated breast cancer survivors to free services in October. It was a kind gesture.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Carol Esterline, for providing homemade cookie trays to shut-ins. It was greatly appreciated.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the area road crews that worked to make sure the majority of our roadways were passable following the first snow of the winter season.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who solely use social media, mainly Facebook, as a means of getting information out to members of clubs, organizations and teams.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the newly-hired city worker who listened to me about a “dump” next door and took pictures and got them to the proper people, and now work has been done to clean up most of the site.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Marty’s Pharmacy for helping a customer bless some children of family’s in need.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the EL Way station, Kelly Weyand, and to all the “angels” who helped made Christmas possible for more than 300 children.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool Elks Lodge for working so hard to make a Merry Christmas for so many children. Your work does not go unnoticed.

THANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for bringing the 1998-99 Potters’ Final Four basketball team back to the Fieldhouse, honoring their historic feat, but SPANKS for not waiting until all the vital members of the team were able to attend.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who hold a responsibility to inform yet do not issue the mandate to all involved.