Thanks and Spanks

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the woman who received a package addressed to someone else yet refuses to return it to the postal service.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Chief Hyatt, St. Clair Township law enforcement officers and our elected officials for the excellent combined effort they have shown which resulted in the township being recognized as one of the safest communities in Ohio. Makes us proud to be a property owner and resident of this community.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to management for sending home health workers to areas farther away when they should be servicing people in our community. THANKS, though, to those home health workers for their kindness and hard work.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the very special young man who is always picking up trash on 6th Street in Newell. He can also be seen in Chester cleaning up.

THANKS, to the nice lady who was in line in front of me at Giant Eagle. When she saw my retired Air Force hat she smiled and paid for my groceries. Thank you. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

THANKS, writes a reader, to those local coaches and teachers who make it possible for the average child to expand their knowledge through field trips and extracurricular activities.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those schools that have spent extreme amounts on digital signage without the IT personnel to keep them current.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to LaCroft Elementary officials and local police officers who decided – at this late time of the school year – that the pick-up/drop-off area at the school needed reworked. The lack of communication and rudeness of the police has done nothing but cause confusion and anger.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to the gentleman who shoveled my front sidewalk the past couple snows on Commerce Street in Wellsville. It was greatly appreciated.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local cab company for leaving a child to wait 45 minutes after her scheduled pickup time.

The Lisbon Board of Education and the school district’s athletic department sends a THANKS to the following organizations for the beautiful motorized flag utilized in the gym this past winter sports season: Lisbon VFW, Lisbon Eagles, Lisbon Lions Club, Lisbon Ruritan, Lisbon American Legion, and the Bill Mundy Family.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to officials of Chester for allowing the police department to sit along Route 30 rather than patrolling the town.

THANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool City Hospital for making my recent stay not so traumatic. Everyone from the ER staff to those on 4 East, dietary, and housekeeping made me feel like they all cared and were concerned about my health.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the good neighbors on upper Jefferson Street in Newell who helped or offered help to the elderly couple at a time of sickness. A special thanks to Charlie, Paulette and Sonny.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local city official who filibusters city council meetings and other city business.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the Wellsville Board of Education for taking into consideration the remarks from their students in regard to the hiring of the district’s new football coach.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the individuals spotted picking up trash and other debris along Washington Street in downtown East Liverpool.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the Hancock County Sheriff Deputies and the West Virginia State Police for patrolling Route 30 and all of the county.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool City Street Department for its failure to maintain the roadway along Maine Boulevard near the high school.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool Fire Department and Chief Jones. So few are capable of the physical and mental toll it takes. THANKS, as well, to those that live elsewhere and yet are willing to put their lives on the line for our town and our families.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to councilmen for not knowing the city’s ordinances and then making unwarranted demands.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool Service-Safety Director Ryan Estell for emboldening drug dealers by unwittingly calling them “drug lords.” Word usage is everything when addressing such concerns.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to an area tow truck driver who overcharges seniors to plug tires.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Pete for helping me and my husband navigate some icy streets and get into our car in Wellsville at the Presbyterian church before and after the dinner/bistro show. He was an angel in disguise.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the West Virginia Department of Transportation for not patching potholes on Carolina Avenue, Chester.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to people who use their cash assistance to purchase alcohol and tobacco.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the Hancock County powers-that-be for not putting a sign up for the Hancock County Magistrate Court, which has been at its new location since Jan. 23.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who stole the bright orange stuffed fish from the Newell Lions last Friday morning. The Lions have used it to advertise the fish fry for many years.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Jim Hall and Charlie Baird for keeping the snow plowed from our driveways on Newell Heights.

THANKS, writes a reader, to those from Glendale Church of the Nazarene for being so kind to us during our illness. What special and caring folks.

Thanks and Spanks

Thanks Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to the thoughtfully kind person who found a missing black glove at Walmart and turned it in to customer service. The gloves were a special Christmas gift from my daughter.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those individuals who repeatedly drive their vehicles through Smith Oil Gas Station on St. Clair Avenue in the morning and afternoon to drop off/pick up their children at the bus stop. This is a place of business, it’s not a drive-thru as you have made it.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local department store employee who told me I’m “too fat” for a scale I was trying to buy.

THANKS, writes a reader, to the honest employee at Tim Horton’s who found my purse and turned it in to the manager. By the time I got home, the phone was ringing to tell me it was there to pick up. I appreciated it more than they know. A reward was given.

THANKS, writes a reader, to Jeff Poole for cleaning the snow off his neighbors’ driveways and walks in Newell Heights. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local bank teller who laughed at my paycheck while cashing it and proceeded to tell me it must stink having a lousy job.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local fast food restaurant employee who threw sauce packets at me, which hit me in the face, when I told her she had forgot them in my order.

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for the traffic lights at the intersection of state Route 170 and Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road for making me wait through three red lights, while everyone else gets green lights.