Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to Chester city employees for their hard work.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the seven people who recently spoke in Charleston against West Virginia House Bill 2208.

THANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool City Council for not accepting the low-income housing project at the former Riverview Florist property.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to local officials who don’t realize negative comments week-after-week are what is giving our community a black mark.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the Wellsville Board of Education members who were surprised when the district was fined $10,000 for not following OHSSA rules for transferring athletes.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the Board of Developmental Disabilities for providing pay raises to management, while wanting to close the workshop in Calcutta.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those motorists who follow too closely.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the student-athletes who participated in winter sports at their schools.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to area road departments that have not removed the large piles of snow along the parking spots where business are located.

THANKS, writes a reader, to school officials who cancel or postpone school the night before, which makes scheduling easier on parents and guardians.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool school officials for not seeing the need to involve the Midland personnel when the decision to end a 20-year student contract took place.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool and Wellsville firefighters who worked together during the Growmark fire.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a man who was overheard at a local restaurant telling his wife she didn’t need a cupcake for dessert because she needs to lose weight.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to whomever stole my 90-year-old grandmother’s chocolate roses from a local nursing home we had purchased for her for Valentine’s Day.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the participants and organizers of the A.T. Allison School talent show. It was a very enjoyable evening. SPANKS, though, to the those who reserved seats in the front two rows.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the West Virginia Department of Highway for not keeping the center lane on state Route 30 clean of snow. SPANKS, too, to motorists that travel that lane without having reguard for others safety.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool officials for their money-making scheme involving a handicapped parking space in front of City Hall.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to coaches who still conduct practices when school is canceled.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local pizza shop that forgot my pizza order on Valentine’s Day, told me “tough luck” when I complained and then hung up on me.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the Chester Water and Sewer Department employees for their hard work. You guys go above and beyond.

THANKS, writes a reader, to those students in Wellsville who presented their argument for the new football coach before the board of education.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who blast our local governments on social media sites yet don’t take the initiative to try and change anything.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to dangerous motorists.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to faculty, staff and parents at Westgate who pass under the “do not enter” sign and enter anyway. Should we wonder why our children don’t obey rules?

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those East Liverpool city administrators and council members who want to keep departments that cost the city more than they help.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local restaurant for removing Heinz ketchup from the tables and replacing it with a lesser-known brand.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to city administrators and councilman that question our safety forces or don’t provide for them, when they make a request. SPANKS, also, for asking the city’s safety forces to make cuts in their budgets.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the New Waterford street department worker, who, after passing me as I was stuck in a driveway, returned with a tow hook to help me out. Greatly appreciated.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the neighbor on Hoppel Drive who so generously plows snow from driveways on Hoppel Drive and Parkway Avenue. Your good deed does not go unnoticed.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to an area board of education for its consideration of hiring an ex-superintendent to help the current superintendent.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the CIC for quickly dismissing the medical facility that wanted to develop in the old Riverview Florist property. It would have created jobs.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local car wash owner who told me to hurry up while I was washing my car because he’s got money to make.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local man who was seen feeding his dog tacos and giving it beer to drink outside a local fast food restaurant.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the man who stopped me on Lisbon Street to inform me of a faulty tire on my vehicle.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the Westgate teacher who volunteered to stay after school and tutor my daughter – and other students – in math.

THANKS, writes a reader, to local school districts that loaned buses to the Beaver Local District.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to local school district officials that are pushing for student-athlete drug testing, but overlook known high school athletes who drink. Proof is on social media for all to see.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to people who feel the need to steal gas caps because they’re too cheap to buy their own. You may have gotten away with it, but God knows who you are.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool city officials for not treating Ray Street in the 3rd Ward during the recent week of snow and ice. THANKS, though, to the good neighbor boy who tried to plow us out without any help from the city.

THANKS, writes a reader, to a kind gentleman who tried to help me when I had a problem with my car at the Calcutta Mini Mart. He even made a phone call for me. God Bless.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the generous woman behind me at Aldi’s who paid for my $86 grocery bill when my card was declined. I was so blown away by your extreme generosity that I didn’t thank you appropriately. May you be blessed a thousand times over for your expression of kindness to a total stranger in need. I promise to pay it forward when I’m given the opportunity.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the wonderful ladies at the Wellsville Carnegie Library. They are so helpful whether you want a movie or book or want to fax a paper. All are so giving. These ladies always make you feel welcome with smiles on their faces.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the person in the gold SUV ahead of me at Tim Horton’s drive-thru who purchased my lunch on Feb. 1. I wish could thank you in person. What a nice surprise! Your kind act was very much appreciated.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the stranger who stopped and helped push a car, which was stuck, out of my driveway. It’s always refreshing to see people willing to help.

As part of National School Counseling Week, we offer a THANKS to area high school guidance counselors for what they do each day for the betterment of our children.

THANKS, writes a reader, to those who filed petitions to run in the May 5 primary election. Good luck to all.