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Thanks & Spanks

SPANKS, writes a reader, to the parents who don’t seem to care about their attire as they drop their kids off at school or the bus stop. Get yourself together. Try modesty. The ELHS Choir issues a big THANKS to those businesses and individuals who gave so generously to make the Oct. 19 pasta dinner and auction so successful. We are so blessed to have a community who values music education! The ELHS Choir sends a THANKS to their booster organization and all the parents and friends who worked tirelessly picking up items, creating beautiful baskets and craft items, and working at the ...

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to Tomlinson Run State Park Superintendent Morris and his group of hardworking employees for another successful season. The hard work is evident in not only how beautiful the park is, but also in the many events available there for the community and children. I know several children who have stated how much fun they had there over the summer. Job well done. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who don’t see the real issue behind certain causes, and instead focus on what is perceived to be the issue. THANKS, though, for the right for all of us to have and share ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to county officials for paying a business to wash county-owned vehicles. SPANKS, writes a reader, to city/village officials with ordinances on the books that are not enforced. SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool city officials for closing a portion of St. Clair Avenue and routing traffic onto Avondale Street, a high residential area. The issue along St. Clair should have been addressed months ago. THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool Area Community & Learning Center for offering free exercise classes for seniors with Sue Conley at 10 a.m. ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to a long-time diner in the county that has become so dangerously filthy that a customer could catch a disease just by going in and sitting down, let alone eating there. THANKS, writes a reader, for the pictures of our veterans hanging from the poles in Chester. They are awesome. But on 2nd Street and Carolina Avenue, the overgrown trees are hiding the pictures from view. These trees need trimmed. SPANKS, writes a reader, to the local politician who seemed to cave to her superiors by refusing to let the citizens, who elected her, have a vote on the traffic ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to the city’s Design Review Board for censoring a local business for its lively and artistic storefront. Who sets the standards? THANKS, writes a reader, to Bill Wiseman, who helped me to my car when I was walking and fell in Tomlinson Run Park. What an angel! THANKS, writes a reader, to the USPS lettercarrier Darren H., who is always watching our neighborhood and lending a hand when he can. On several occasions, he has shown great respect for our older folks up on the Northside of town. If only more people would just take the time! THANKS, writes a reader, ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to those who donated at the recent tag day held by the East Liverpool Lions Club. Donations go to help children with vision problems. THANKS, writes a reader, to Jeff and Cindy Anderson for the work they did to get our new sign in Frederick Heights. THANKS, also, to everyone who contributed to pay for it. SPANKS, writes a reader, to whomever is in charge — the city of East Liverpool or ODOT — for the lack of highway lighting from the downtown to Mulberry Street. There were exactly five lights lit!?! — on both sides of the highway. Why can’t these lights ...