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Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the individual who stole items from my garage.THANKS, writes a reader, to those who attended my April 25 benefit at Shorty's. I have not had to fight this battle alone because of the love and support from family, friends and the community.SPANKS, writes a reader, to neighborhood bullies who continuously harass neighbors causing problems where none exist. Leave the good people in your neighborhood alone.THANKS, writes a reader, to Garfield Elementary third-graders for working hard to clean up the community. SPANKS, though, to whomever destroyed the bird houses ...

Thanks Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to the very nice young woman who paid for my tomato plants Saturday at KMart. It was greatly appreciated.The Calcutta Lions Club sends a THANKS to the generosity of those who supported our first pasta dinner fundraiser at Adrian's Restaurant in Calcutta. Proceeds go toward eye care and other community projects. THANKS, too, to Andy and his staff for allowing us to have this fundraiser at his restaurant.John W. Covert Chapter 47 Disabled American Veterans sends a THANKS to the County Commissioners and the County Engineer for the help in demolishing the building at ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to Courtney DuBray, administrative assistant at Nentwick Care Center, for donating and getting volunteers together to be a part of the Comcast Cares cleanup at the HOYA building. THANKS, also, to the employees of Nentwick Care Center who spent the day helping our community.THANKS, writes a reader, to those who helped the Oak Glen baseball team, in any way, be able play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. It was an incredible experience.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the business establishments along Washington Street in Newell that do not maintain the outside appearance of ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to the anonymous donor who added a tray of cookies from Two Smart Cookies to the Westgate 6th grade staff lunch order last Friday. Your thoughtfulness brightened our day.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the management of a Calcutta fast food establishment who was condescending toward a customer and acted like it was such a bother to be of assistance.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the government agencies for enforcing rules on certain individuals and not everyone.THANKS, writes a reader, to ELHS?principal Randy Taylor for attending the Autism walk. The students loved ...

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to our neighbor, John McCoy, for picking up that trash on parts of Parkway, Anderson Boulevard, and our own Haywood Street. Also, thanks, to the city department guys that picked up the bags he collected.THANKS, writes a reader, to Hancock County Commissioner Joe Barnabei and County Solicitor Michael Lucas III for addressing the daily panhandling activities at the Newell Bridge. The activity is both a safety hazard and a nuisance. SPANKS, though, to Hancock County Commissioner Jeff Davis for seemingly ignoring the situation after I spoke to him last ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local school board and superintendent for doing more harm than good.THANKS, writes a reader, to whomever is responsible for cleaning and sweeping up the winter debris on the West Virgina side of the Jennings Randolph Bridge, and a special Thanks for never allowing weeds to grow up along that side of the bridge. SPANKS, however, to whomever is responsible for not cleaning the Ohio side.SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local superintendent for abuse of power against an excellent grade school teacher.THANKS, writes a reader, to Steve Quinn for his countless hours ...