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Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who whine and cry until they get their way, regardless of how it inconveniences others. Don’t expect respect from the community. Earn it. The East Liverpool High School bowling team and its booster parents send a THANKS to the teachers who, on their own time, came out to help raise money during the team’s annual student/teacher bowl-a-thon at Walnut Lanes. SPANKS, writes a reader, to the local garbage truck traveling along state Route 45 that had trash flying from its container, thus littering.

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to St. Clair Township for the dim lighting along state Route 170 in Calcutta. It’s hard to see when it’s dark, and especially when it’s dark and rainy. Brighter bulbs would be nice. SPANKS, as well, to East Liverpool for its lack of highway lighting, which makes it harder to see at night. Isn’t this a safety issue? SPANKS, writes a reader, to the local transportation company that hires friends and family of supervisors instead of those who are qualified to do the work. THANKS, writes a reader, to volunteer coaches at the middle and high school levels ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to our local board of public utilities officials who take time to speak kindly to those with problems. You are appreciated. SPANKS, writes a reader, to the despicable people who throw their trash out vehicle windows, along the roads. Do you have no pride in your community? THANKS, writes a reader, to those who attended and helped restart the baked steak dinner at Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church. THANKS, writes a reader, to the Asplundt Tree Trimming crew. They recently were in Glenmoor and did a very professional and thorough job. I appreciate them for the ...

Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to teachers who walk off the job and believe it does not have a negative affect on the students. THANKS, writes a reader, to communities who post “road closed” signs for our safety when things such as flooding take place. SPANKS, though, to those residents who defy these warnings just so they can post pictures to social media. THANKS, writes a reader, to those who perform the national anthem with a sense of respect, tradition and pride. SPANKS to Fergie who opted and failed during the NBA All-Star Game to turn her rendition into a Top 40 single. What a ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to health care providers for not filling out a VA Disability Form to help a disabled veteran possibly get the benefits he is entitled to receive. SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local business that is putting in more scan-and-go registers. THANKS, though, to those who do work the registers at various stores. I, for one, enjoy interacting with a human being. THANKS, writes a reader, to the men and women who serve this country in the various armed forces. I owe everything I hold dear to those individuals, past and present. SPANKS, writes a reader, to city ...

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to those who helped in bringing the Christmas celebration to East Liverpool on Dec. 2. It was so nice to see so many people. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for not replacing/repairing the lights at Lynn Murray Memorial Library in Chester. THANKS, writes a reader, to the school administration, staff and law enforcement officers involved in the incident at Oak Glen Middle and High schools. It was a wonderful, professional job by all involved. We are fortunate to have our children in such good care. THANKS, writes a reader, to Diana, an employee of ...