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Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for the appearance of the building and grounds of the Westgate school complex. It looks great for the community. Nice job! THANKS, writes a reader, to the young man at Calcutta Giant Eagle who was bringing in the shopping carts and found my phone. How relieved and grateful I felt when I called the store and was told it had been turned in. Not only do I love having such a nice store in which to shop, but I truly appreciate this particular employee’s honesty and character. SPANKS, writes a reader, to a political candidate who still has a ...

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool street department for patching potholes on Shadyside Avenue. It’s much better now. THANKS, writes a reader, to those who helped the weekend of July 6 for the barbecue and Jazz festival in downtown East Liverpool. It was very nice to see so many people downtown. Keep it up. THANKS, writes a reader, to the person who turned my case of water into the clerk at Walmart on Sunday. I had left it on the bottom of my cart while putting my purchases into my trunk and did not realize it until I unpacked at home. I returned with little hope of ...

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to parents who allow underage drinking at parties in their home. This is not cool and you are responsible for any consequences. SPANKS, writes a reader, to area youth sports organizations for not treating all players fairly, as well as their failed attempts to make it about the players while obviously showing it’s more about petty differences. SPANKS, writes a reader, for communities that opt to mow wet grass which shoots out onto the roadways making for a dangerous situation. THANKS, writes a reader, to the volunteers that organize the Tri-State Pottery ...

Thanks & Spanks

The Oak Glen High School tennis teams issue a THANKS to Mountaineer Resort for allowing use of their tennis courts this season. Both teams ended up with winning records and state qualifiers. We could not have done it without the use of the facility. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those involved in the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge “conspiracy.” SPANKS, writes a reader, to whomever is in charge of cutting the grass on both sides of route 39 (Harvey Avenue) coming into the city’s East End. It looks terrible and not very inviting. It must be at least 2 feet high on both ...

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the city of East Liverpool for the ongoing neglect of its section of Shadyside Avenue. SPANKS, writes a reader, for winter flags still being up in Newell on Memorial Day. THANKS, writes a reader, to the Liverpool Township road crew for the work done at Malvernon Street and Woodbine Avenue. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who throw trash along the roadway. THANKS, writes a reader, to scout Troop 43, Cub Scouts 41, Walmart employees and other volunteers for assisting in placing American flags on the graves of veterans. THANKS, writes a reader, to ...

Thanks & Spanks

The East Liverpool/Wellsville NAACP sends a THANKS to area students who participated in the annual essay contest as part of the Scholarship Program, their parents, guest speaker Chris Amato, and those area officials, school guidance counselors and other guests who attended the annual breakfast. SPANKS, writes a reader, to city officials in East Liverpool for allowing their portion of a well-traveled roadway — Shadyside Avenue — to fall into such disrepair. The grass also needs handled. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for the theft of two statues from the prayer ...