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03/27/08 (01)
03/26/08 (07)
Ladies can remove deer carcasses just like men...the trouble with you men in Ellwood is that you're all lazy and would rather just drive around the deer. This Mr. TD guy is a role model that all of you derelicts in Ellwood City should look up to and emulate.

RE: ~~~This I agree with simply on what has been posted about this MYSTERY TD~~~ but if He is an example/role model, I would like information on WHAT to meet with this mystery man... I am very interested in morals, I have read many posting and have a idea who this man is sounds to me like He could be Heaven&Hell all in one package. Please post info on how to meet this man...

03/27/08 (02)
The comment made about... "90 Percent of the coaches don't care. They truly don't and you can't tell anyone that they do. If they did then maybe the comments wouldn't surface that the coaches are bad. If they actually cared and thought about the kids...".... are not true in most cases. Coaching requires a lot of personal time and dedication. However, there are very good programs in the Ellwood area with very dedicated coaches.... cross country, boys golf, girls softball just to name a few. These coaches have proven to win and are doing a fine job with our children so please don't stereotype all coaches together!!!

03/27/08 (03)
03/26/08 (26) "What don't you like about democracy? It's slow and cumbersome, but eventually the will of the majority will prevail."

We love democracy. Look at what happened to the Congress when they passed the Brady Bill. Currently no bill against the people's right to bear arms gets out of committee in our legislature.

"A slow and steady evolution of reason over mayhem."

You already posted this. Are you going to post the same thing over and over? Please stop calling eroding rights an evolution towards reason because it is the opposite.

03/27/08 (04)
Dear Cheapo...Sure I have a 2005 12' Alumacraft in mint condition. It has a full carpeted floor, 2 livewells, batteries, full electronics and GPS navigational system, a 2007 Honda 4 stroke with only 5 hours of use on it. I purchased the boat for $20,000 last year, but its just taking up space in my garage and collecting dust. There is one catch however, it is yours free as long as you come haul it away. I would certainly haul it over to you, but I gave away the trailer last week to a needy fellow, therefore, I have no means to haul it. Otherwise it is yours, go ahead and take it!!

Joke...I had 2 great days when I had my boat...The day I bought it, and the day I sold it!

03/27/08 (05)
03/26/08 (32) "i dont wear a hat anyways and if i did it surely wouldnt say DUNCE on it because only a DUNCE wouldnt be able to see that."

Great comeback. Does everyone remember what started this discussion about Bravo, the dreaded network that promotes homosexuality? Somebody asked about two TV shows called the Real Housewives of Orange County, or New York. I just looked up them up and they have NOTHING to do with Gays. Nothing! All of the housewives are, were or intend to be married to men, and one of the housewives is listed as a devout Christian. All of this because some poor Ellwoodian wanted to know if anyone else was watching a reality show!

03/27/08 (06)
well hows cortez or the principal going to evaluate the coaches when neither of them has ever coached and i seriously doubt have any knowledge of what it takes to coach anywhere especially in ellwood. thats what a athletic director is for. hire a experienced one and then get the h_ _ l out of the way and dont stick your nose in anymore and maybe ellwood will get things turned around. the trouble in ellwood is we got board members and principals trying to act like coaches.
FOR YOURE INFORMATION
ELWOODS PRICIPAL HAS COACHES MANY SPORTS AT ALL LEVELS
the one of the problems with the sports is for too long the board did not care and just took care of there relatives and buddys now the board wants to change some things and of coarse you know better

03/27/08 (07)
Yes it is a shame that the Wampum secretary of 25+ years didn't get reappointed.

03/27/08 (08)
talk around town is school board director carrol gibbons is running for mayor

03/27/08 (09)
Attention EC Residents -Make it a point to drive to West End to see the "new" street lights....this is what your neighborhood will be dealing with when they get installed. There is absolutely no comparison to the old lights. You think crime was bad before, just wait.....this puts all residents at risk for crime....just so the boro can say use the grant money. I do not feel safe to leave my house after dark now. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW LIGHTS BEFORE THEY ARE INSTALLED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - they are not the same ....might as well just attach flash lights to telephone poles with duck tape....sorry boro members, you failed on this one - the $$ could have been put to a better use. More crime means we'll have to hire more "high paid" police officers. Now, how will that save the taxpayers money???

03/27/08 (10)
Ladies of Ellwood -- get ready. Mr. TD has been tanning at the local salon and is ready to show off his bronze body this summer (Look...but don't touch unless TD gives you the approval). Three of TD's physical attributes that TD is most proud of:

(1) Calf muscles
(2) Abdominals
(3) (-----------)(moderator, I understand if you can't print this last one...but it's true).

TD works out on the Bowflex machine two hours per day to keep TD in tip-top shape. TD reads the Wall Street Journal to maintain his financial savvy...but also devotes reading time to Cosmopolitan to stay on top of what the females are up to.

03/27/08 (11)
03/26/08 (12)
To: 03/25/08 (49)
Does anyone know where I can get a 12 foot boat for a 12 foot trailer I have? I have been looking for one and just cant seem to find one. I don't have alot to spend on this so it would have to be resonable or free. Thank You. Cheapo the Clown


Dear Cheapo...Sure I have a 2005 12' Alumacraft in mint condition. It has a full carpeted floor, 2 livewells, batteries, full electronics and GPS navigational system, a 2007 Honda 4 stroke with only 5 hours of use on it. I purchased the boat for $20,000 last year, but its just taking up space in my garage and collecting dust. There is one catch however, it is yours free as long as you come haul it away. I would certainly haul it over to you, but I gave away the trailer last week to a needy fellow, therefore, I have no means to haul it. Otherwise it is yours, go ahead and take it!!

I'm not the poster for the trailer but... since you are giving the boat away please leave your email or phone number. I'll be glad to take it off your hands. I can even haul it. You are so kind to give away something so nice. May God Bless You

03/27/08 (12)
RE: 03/26/08 (03)
03/25/08 (25)
Society promotes homosexuality not bravo. How can a tv channel promote this wake up and look around its been around for decades. You must have a phobia if you do not like to watch bravo. these are talented men and women who have produced a show that society of all kinds can watch.

you got to be kidding ! i got a phobia alright, its called homophobia and i recognize it when i see it and the bravo channel reeks of it. also society doesnt promote that, just the homosexual community with its far left agenda does. here in normal america we still laugh at it

Now you sound like someone we know... lumping everyone into your bigoted ways. Stop the hate, live and let live.

03/27/08 (13)
03/26/08 (33)
I can see that you are a product of the 'I don't think about what I say' age that we live in. Your attempt at intelligence with your asinine comments show how little you know. Can you only take in sixty second sound bites?

03/27/08 (14)
03/26/08 (27)
03/25/08 (09) "That is my only problem with this website, people such as yourself get to spew hatred for their fellow man yet remain unknown."

I may be simple but I see you as doing that of which you accuse others. The first poster complained to the SoundOff community about a bunch of trash bags in the neighbor's yard. You or someone with whom you are siding jumped all over them. If people are not to be concerned with what is in their neighborhood other than their own properties I wonder why we have zoning laws. Also, in your focus on property values in Ellwood City you seem to be forgetting a more important issue with trash laying around: HEALTH.

Jumped all over? lol oh that is cute. I, or the someone I am siding with, simply stated she address the neighbor with her problem, afterall it is with them that she has the problem. By doing so, she could potentially get the problem solved and still remain "friendly" with them. Of course this is Ellwood and nothing can be that easy. You all believe you are better than your neighbors and you cannot resist any opportunity to gossip or harden their lives.

03/27/08 (15)
Had food from Nico Luciano's (in former Main Gate building, First Street) Excellent food, reasonable prices, huge menu.....good job to Bob and family!

03/27/08 (16)
Where is this place some of those idiots are calling The Ponderosa? Is that not in New Castle, Penna. Is there one around here yet...

03/27/08 (17)
03/26/08 (34)
To copy/paste Kim Frampton:

Unlike you, she signed her post. Way to stick your neck out.

03/27/08 (18)
RE:03/26/08 (14)
I live next to a rental complex where there is a heavy turnover of tenants. I'm not sure who is coming and going and who the trash belongs to. I don't know who the landlord is, but I am tired of the trash! Any positive feedback would be helpful. I understand that many people view ellwood as their own public trashcan, and do not care, but I prefer not to live in filth!

That would be the responsibility of the complex owner.

03/27/08 (19)
Just came home from a walk... seen something so beautiful, the color was yellow and the dream is for the future generations,~~~

03/27/08 (20)
RE:i got a phobia alright, its called homophobia and i recognize it when i see it and the bravo channel reeks of it. also society doesnt promote that, just the homosexual community with its far left agenda does. here in normal america we still laugh at it.

i live in "normal" america, and i laugh at the closed minded heterosexual people that live their miserable lives passing judgment on innocent people.

03/27/08 (21)
Dear Cheapo...Sure I have a 2005 12' Alumacraft in mint condition.

This was just plain mean.
if you can't help then just keep your mouth shut.

03/27/08 (22)
Why is it legal for EC police cruisers to be going around 60mph across the bridge? Please know that the emergency lights were NOT on nor was the siren. They set up speed traps in that area...and then speed through them themselves. What a great example they are setting!

03/27/08 (23)
Why do they not update the bulletin for Holy Redeemers website?

03/27/08 (24)
chickadee that was voted off american idol used to live in park gate

03/27/08 (25)
03/26/08 (28)
to #26 on 3/25, the best looking men and women in this town names'end in "U"

i beg to differ with you. it ends with me and only me. lol

03/27/08 (26)
if any single women and men want to know where all the movers and shakers are, they need to attend a bingo at soi in ellwood

03/27/08 (27)
I just got my little orphan decoder ring from ovaltine so bring on the messages that need decoded, I am prepared this time.
That was funny! 

03/27/08 (28)
as I sit and watch BRAVo for the first time, the show Top chef was on...how does that promote sexuality people are just cooking fabulous meals
there was no mention or reference to homosexuality

03/27/08 (29)
I have this new friend and he is male and I cannot tell if he likes boys or girls. Does anyone have a way to find out without coming out and asking him? He is really wealthy and not married.

03/27/08 (30)
hey mr td, I hope we get more snow so that you can come over and plow me out
I want to see your tatoo again

03/27/08 (31)
I really enjoy reading all this senseless chatter on this site it is so funny that sometimes i piss myself reading it

03/27/08 (32)
We don't have any leaders in this town anymore ,what we have are people taking care of their own agenda. how many of you remember Denny Shill and what he did for this community?

03/27/08 (33)
In respose to, "then why did they run the most experinced coach out". No one ran anyone out of anything, those that chose to leave! Know your facts before spreading lies!

03/27/08 (34)
03/26/08 (31)
03/25/08 (12)

RE: THat OK, I think for the 1st time this Mr. TD finally careless about what people ARE thinking, I must say one thing, when THE TRUTH comes out, there is always distance from the crowd, GUILTY remarks and ACTIONS will cause that~~~
I hope HE is answering his own postS! I do not even know him and I Am VERY IMPRESSED~ with his discretion and abilities to protect and act properly in most situation that is marked in HIS HEART!~~~

03/27/08 (35)
For wreslting instructions please contact the head coach Jon Barnes @ 724-824-2091.

03/27/08 (36)
You can now go to the REC website for information on summer wrestling camps. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the coaches.

http://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid
=33&cmenuid=33&url=recwrestling&sid=159549386

03/27/08 (37)
03/26/08 (07)
This Mr. TD guy is a role model that all of you derelicts in Ellwood City should look up to and emulate.

If he is the role model you say he is, whoe the heck is he?

03/27/08 (38)
03/26/08 (31)
03/25/08 (12)

RE::: read that over~~~ and if this is correct, I would like to have someone one this site schedule an appointment for ME to meet this man,, TYU2~

03/27/08 (39)
03/26/08 (05)
..thought provoking is one thing...having to decode is another.

Now that right there is funny! Thank you for the smile!

RE: there should be alot of smiles if I am talking to an office personal, has there been any changed discussed as of yet? I hope not~~~ I have some designs that WOULD B perfect for that AREA, I named it "SHORTCUT/BENCH"~~~xo2

03/27/08 (40)
03/26/08 (03) "i got a phobia alright, its called homophobia and i recognize it when i see it and the bravo channel reeks of it."

This is not good grammar. It looks like you are saying Bravo reeks of homophobia. Is Bravo pro or anti Gay?

"here in normal america we still laugh at it."

Well, I think we would need to know more about you before it can be confirmed that you are "normal" America. More normal Americans laugh at poor sentence construction.

03/27/08 (41)
03/26/08 (25) "Does anyone know about the movie being made in New Castle? I hear they need extras. It is supposed to be a zombie movie."

No, that is the citizens of New Castle going about their regular business. It just looks like a zombie film. Just kidding!

03/27/08 (42)
To: 3/25 #33

This past summer I spent 7 weeks living and working in a democratic dictatorship in a country which was once a former member of the Soviet Union. Only the police and milatary are permitted to own and carry guns. The citizens were subject to unwarranted stops and searches on the streets and in their homes and they live in constant fear of not only the police but organized gangs which practice home invasion as well. (It looks like they have been taking lessons from the organzied gangs here in the USA.)

Any law which eliminats "probable cause" and gives the police unlimited powers is a law waiting to be abused by the wrong people. We have a checks and balance system. Don't play with it. What we need is more sophisticated methods of scanning individuals at the doors. However, keep in mind that if a person is bent on breaking the law, they will find a way to do it! Just remember this statement: "Locks only keep the honest people out of our homes."
 

03/25/08 (01)
What the heck is going on with the community sound off?

It seems that there a lot of mistakes in the listing times and the dates ETC.

Just wondering if someone new is helping.

I went to read today [the 24th] and saw only the 20th. Yet the political is todays and the community list time says today at 7:54.

Just wondering if something is wrong.
We did not update on Good Friday. We should have advised you; our apologies for the oversight. Community was published shortly after 9am yesterday (the 24th)

03/25/08 (02)
03/24/08 (48) "I would find it hard to believe that our senators and representatives who live and work in Washington are quietly going to allow the supreme court to drop all restrictions and allow anyone with the money to purchase a gun to carry it all over that city. Can you imagine those individuals having to cope with armed citizens everywhere they go and to face the same dangers as ordinary people."

So your hope is that the Supreme Court is made up of hypocritical elitists who want to protect their special privileges and trample on the Bill of Rights?

"This will open the door to more court cases to test the limits and eventually the second amendment will be interpreted in favor of more and more restrictions. A slow but steady evolution of reason over mayhem."

Actually, more mayhem results from more restrictions on the Second Amendment and the District of Columbia is one of the most violent sections of our nation. You seem to forget that the Bill of Rights is a product of the Age of Reason, not the DC gun ban. In other words it has been devolution--from enlightened reason to totalitarian mayhem.

03/25/08 (03)
03/24/08 (49) "To all the religious buffs. If B.C. means before Christ and A.D. means after death and Christ died on holy Thursday than should'nt the new year begin on good Friday?"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Domini

03/25/08 (04)
Lately there have been too many posts that have to be "translated". I'm pretty sure if I do not understand what is being said, the readers don't either. These posts will not be published.

Thank you very much! I for one greatly appreciate your efforts!

You're welcome!

03/25/08 (05)
As a practicing Catholic, I take no offense at the word 'cult' being used. The word itself has been associated with so many BAD things over the past few decades that the true meaning has been brushed aside. While I may not go along with #3, it is a lesser meaning, in the order of things. 5 'b' is more what people think of when the word 'cult' comes up.
The meaning of cult is this:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cult
cult- noun
Date: 1617
1: formal religious veneration : worship
2: a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents
3: a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents
4: a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator <health cults>
5 a: great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad
b: the object of such devotion c: a usually small group of people characterized by such devotion

03/25/08 (06)
In a recent EC Ledger articles about revitalizing EC, this paragraph caught my attention and I think many of you should think about what is being said here by one of our quality youth. It reads as follows...

"Sam Costa, one of the students who created the video, said fixing the school's problems or building a new one is necessary for Ellwood City's future.

Costa, a Lincoln sophomore, said addressing the revitalization committee was necessary - even though the improvements she talked about Tuesday won't happen in time to affect her.

"It would still benefit the community because more people would come here and maybe we would come back and bring our own kids."

Her last comment is a good one and people should think about it. Once, when I was young, I knew I'd stay or be back to Ellwood because I knew it was a good quality community and town with GREAT people. I wanted to raise my family here and I wanted my kids to go to school here etc. Here is a fine example of a fine young Ellwoodian who is trying to reach out to the people of Ellwood with a very important message. The message I got from this was that changes need to be made in this town in order for our "quality" youth to come back and have the same attitude that I once had. Otherwise they will run away, never to come back and our little town will begin to fall apart and become overrun by trash. Yes, there is a cost in all this, but it is a cost that will invest in the future of this community. Ensuring and upholding it’s reputation of being a good, wholesome and quality place to live, work, and die. Important choices will need to be made here in Ellwood City in the very near future. These choices and actions towards these choices will potentially make or break this town. I feel, at this point, we are not headed in the right direction and neither do some others in this town…....hence the “Revitalization Projects” taking place recently. I hope more people jump on the band wagon to revitalize this town, because it sure needs it! The Best…..

03/25/08 (07)
03/24/08 (06)
RE:That poster was right, you need to put up or shut up! If it were me, and it was somehow effecting my life (although I have no idea how it could) I would ask to help them with it.

I would think a person could get into trouble for touching someone else's garbage in these days of identity theft.

I wrote my opinion of someone using this site to bash their neighbor. I am entitled to that. That is one of the freedoms my grandpappy fought for. I could have used more flowery words or I could have used more vulgar words. In the end it's my choice. You disagree with my choice of words, okay. I couldn't care less.

03/25/08 (08)
Re - 03/24/08 (42)Is std an abreviation for standard?
Sexually Transmitted Disease

03/25/08 (09)
Well, what do you think is in those bags? Gold coins? Fruit Loops? Also, you do not think piles of garbage in a neighboring property affects your property? Most of us want to live in clean, pleasant surroundings. If you wouldn't want to see bags of garbage (or whatever) in a public park, you wouldn't want to see it out your window. Your smartypants reply does not impress me.

Smartypants... LOL Who uses smartypants anymore? I will keep my reply simple as you don't seem to be a complex individual. You live in Ellwood City, depending on your neighborhood, your home is worth what it's worth. The Northside and downtown areas get about 75-150k for their homes. Ewing Park gets around 145-195. That's it, deserving or not. That is what you call location location location. A few bags of garbage cannot change that. If your home is clean and your yard is clean, May I suggest you enjoy the peace in that. You don't know what is happening in their home until you knock and ask. If you aren't prepared to do that, then live and let live. That is my only problem with this website, people such as yourself get to spew hatred for their fellow man yet remain unknown.

03/25/08 (10)
re - 03/24/08 (55) ONE potatoe Two potatoe

If you're going to be a defective lower sphincter muscle , perhaps you should know that 'potato' does not end with 'e'. What a dolt! lol!

03/25/08 (11)
03/24/08 (14)
Ellwood can't win in sports because we have horrendous coaches. Don't tell mew thtwe do not have boys as tough as the ones in Beaver, Riverside and Center. Cortes is right. Wehave an AD who is also a football coach. Well, how is the AD going to evaluate the coaches when he is one of them

MAYBE that why cortez has the principal involed

03/25/08 (12)
Anyhow, I think this mystery guy that's shoveling snow is Mr. TD. I stopped to help a man that was removing a deer carcass from the road last Thursday (he wasn't even the one that hit it, just being a good citizen). He had a tatoo of the initials "TD" on his left wrist. I asked him if he was "THE" Mr. TD from the Ellwoodcity.org website -- he just winked at me. I looked the other way for a split second, and when I turned back around he was gone. No sign of him anywhere. I must admit, it gave me chills.

This post is truely one of the Top Ten dumbest comments ever posted! I think this lady desperately needs a date!

03/25/08 (13)
I have been told from time to time about this web site. So, today I am off work sick. So, I though I would check it out. However all I read about is schools, coaching, garbage, and etc...

I am a very busy person and I don't have a lot of extra time. After reading this, I feel alot of people on here have nothing better to do, than criticize others.

Maybe, if you had a life. You won't care about what other people think or do. Just like the lady with the garbage problems from her neighbor. If it was my neighbor leaving a mess. I would simply put up a fence so that I wouldn't have to see it. However, most people can't afford that.

I feel bad for all of you out there that have nothing better to do. Take Care. I hope you find what you are looking for. lol.

03/25/08 (14)
Thank you for the info, I am going for a walk now!

03/24/08 (44)
RE: 03/19/08 (43)
Can anyone help me? There are a couple vehicles parked on my street that have flat tires and have not moved since, forever. I filled out a "tip sheet" about 2 months ago, and I have yet to see anything done about it.

Next time you happen to walk by the vehicles, check the registration sticker. If it is expired and has not moved for some long period of time, and the police have better things to do. I believe, you can call a towing company. It's called abandoned property. Abandoned property is no ones property, just like trash bags at the curb.

03/25/08 (15)
has anyone watched bravo the real housewives of orange county and the real housewives of NY?

bravos basically a channel that promotes homosexuality. theres really nothing wholesome on that channel.

.. Lay off the "paint chips" and try to use your narrow mind situated in that thick skull for something more than a hat rack...

03/25/08 (16)
03/24/08 (40)
RE: Now that my breakfast is setting in my throat! You need to understand something. When you post a comment on a PUBIC page you indeed..

RE: I had the same thought! Dude your reply was hilarious. The typo made me laugh out loud. Then she wrote it too! ha-ha I love soundoff

What is a "pubic" page? Anyhow, I think this mystery guy that's shoveling snow is Mr. TD. I stopped to help a man that was removing a deer carcass from the road last Thursday (he wasn't even the one that hit it, just being a good citizen). He had a tatoo of the initials "TD" on his left wrist. I asked him if he was "THE" Mr. TD from the Ellwoodcity.org website -- he just winked at me. I looked the other way for a split second, and when I turned back around he was gone. No sign of him anywhere. I must admit, it gave me chills.

RE: This post just doesn't ring true to me. You pull over to help a guy remove a dead dear from the road so I'm going to assume you are a man. (Sorry ladies just never saw a woman drag a dead deer from the roadway) So you're helping this guy, you can't help yourself, you are drawn to checking out the wrist of this guy. You study it enough to make out initials. THEN you actually ask the guy if he is some imaginary charactor on the local website? Dude if that were me, I would have called the psych ward and let them know you escaped but I guess disappearing was quicker! Smart move guy who removes dead deer from the roads of Ellwood City with the initials TD on your left wrist. However, I am inclined to think you saw ole Saint Nick, he has the same M.O. winking then disappearing that is.. Maybe it was one of his reigndeer he was dragging from the road when you happened upon him?. Just one more mystery for us mere mortals to ponder...

03/25/08 (17)
John C and Carrie C
So they aren't married either? This is why I don't believe in minding anothers business! I honestly believe when you hit 20 you are an adult. You are perfectly capable of making your own decisions and supporting yourself. If you live differently, then someone else isn't pulling their weight either!

03/25/08 (18)
Dear Upcoming Wedding,
Don't register anywhere. When your guests inquire why you haven't, simply explain that you are already "set up" for home making.
In this instance a gift card is not only practical but in this day and age totally acceptable to give as a weding or shower gift. But really....even BETER than a gift card is the gift of cash. It doesn't need to be wrapped, is never returned and is really the most practical gift ever. (Let's hope you get lots of it!) Best Wishes!

03/25/08 (19)
Lately there have been too many posts that have to be "translated". I'm pretty sure if I do not understand what is being said, the readers don't either. These posts will not be published.

thank you very much. its a shame we have idiots amongst us.

03/25/08 (20)
RE: Lately there have been too many posts that have to be "translated". I'm pretty sure if I do not understand what is being said, the readers don't either. These posts will not be published.

YAY!!!

03/25/08 (21)
3/24/08/ (31)
Thank you Kim F. for your positive assessment of what is happening at Lincoln High. Lots of good things going on there, and plenty of plans to keep up with technology and the restoration of the areas that need renovated. Wishing you success with your career and your upbeat attitude, our children could use some positive reinforcement to confront all the negative remarks on these pages. We are blessed to have so many experts and pundits in our midst who have answers to everything. It's too bad they have nothing else to contribute but criticism of everyone who attempts to make things better. Thanks again Kim.

03/25/08 (22)
BC does stand for "before Christ", but AD stands for the initials of the Latin term for "year of the Lord"

03/25/08 (23)
ELLWOOD CITY LITTLE WOLVERINES 2008 FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

Registrations will be held at the Ellwood Area Family Center at 311 College Street on the following dates:

Friday, April 4, 2008 6pm-8pm
Saturday, April 5, 2008 10am-1pm
Sunday, April 6, 2008 12pm-3pm

Football registration is open to all children living in the Ellwood City School District currently in grades K – 7.

Team breakdowns are as follows:
Twerps – Grades 1 & 2
Termites – Grades 3 & 4
Mighty Mites – Grades 5 & 6
Midgets – Grades 7 & 8

2008 Registration costs:
1st Child - $120
2nd Child - $60
3rd Child - $50
Any additional children - $40

These fees include a refundable $20 work requirement per family. There will be NO organizational fundraisers. A four month payment plan is available and 25% is due upon registration. Please make checks or money orders payable to ECLW. NO cash payments will be accepted.

All players are required to supply a current wallet sized photo at registration.

Please visit our website at www.leaguelineup.com\eclwfootball

Questions? Please feel free to contact either Harry or Amy at 724-758-5353

03/25/08 (24)
03/24/08 (49)
To all the religious buffs. If B.C. means before Christ and A.D. means after death and Christ died on holy Thursday than should'nt the new year begin on good Friday?
AD means 'Anno Domini' or year of our Lord, hence the push to use the term CE or comman era by those wishing to deny Christ. Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we celebrate the first day of the week! The julian calendar that we go by tells us when it is a new year.

03/25/08 (25)
Society promotes homosexuality not bravo. How can a tv channel promote this wake up and look around its been around for decades. You must have a phobia if you do not like to watch bravo. these are talented men and women who have produced a show that society of all kinds can watch.

03/25/08 (26)
All the good looking men and women in this town names do not end with a,e,i,o

03/25/08 (27)
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Upcoming Wedding!!
I have been living on my own for several years and my fiance and I have been living together for 2 years. We bought a house in July and are getting married soon. What is appropriate to put on a gift registry? We have all the essentials. I know we could use a new/good set of pots and pans. But, am clueless for anything else. Please Help
Thank you

Skip the registry. Let people buy you whatever they want. Like you said, you have all the essentials. You did this backwards.

03/25/08 (28)
bravo does not promote homosexuality....maybe you are homophobic

03/25/08 (29)
why not post everyones thought provoking comments....people do like to read between the lines and since ellwood is such a culturally diverse community we could all use some thought provoking comments that need translation...I guess you are smarter than the average ellwoodian that reads ec.org
....thought provoking is one thing...having to decode is another.

03/25/08 (30)
I am so happy that the moderator has decided to not post remarks that dont make any sense. As Billy Boy would say "they are so annoying!"

03/25/08 (31)
03/24/08 (21)
Upcoming Wedding!!
I have been living on my own for several years and my fiance and I have been living together for 2 years. We bought a house in July and are getting married soon. What is appropriate to put on a gift registry? We have all the essentials. I know we could use a new/good set of pots and pans. But, am clueless for anything else. Please Help
Thank you

I think it is entirely up to you. I would ask for the things I needed. I would hope for money. :)
BTW, Congrats!

03/25/08 (32)
03/24/08 (54)
03/20/08 (33)
If you are willing to put out the effort of asking for help on this site, and if you are willing to approach your neighbor about this issue, it might be easier to just go clean up their garbage.

Are you serious? Why should a neighbor have to buy blue bags or get a dumpster for a neighbor who is too lazy to dispose of garbage properly? We all have lots to do on our own property without having to do more for someone who frankly does not seem to appreciate their own home.

No one asked her to spend a dime on anything! It was simply suggested that she offer her assistance. Maybe that would be the motivation the neighbor needs? Not everyone is all about money.
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It should be made mandatory for every household to have proof of garbage pickup. Look at all the garbage laying along the roads and bags of garbage thrown from vehicles.
It is an eyesore to look at and pretty soon there will be rodents too.
I would never go tell my neighbors to pick up there yard, if they don't care about the appearance, do you think they care if I don't like it?

03/25/08 (33)
3/24/08 (48)
I read a article the other day about kids that have to go to scholl where there are lots of shootings and how scared they are just to go to school. Those poor students have to live like that I guess because we cant get no gun laws that would allow our cops to stop people to see if they was carring guns. I bet when all the kids in all the schools have to live like that then maybe we will do somethin to stop all the killinh. Maybe we should just give all the students guns then they could pertect rhemselves. I bet the big shots in DC wont have to worry about guns because the supreme court will take care of then. They wont worry about the scared kids thougj. You can always count on our politicins to do the rite thing. Dont it seem like the vilence is gettin closer to home all the time, I gess we cant expect it to happen to someone else all the time.

03/25/08 (34)
I have been reading several comments lately about religion and God in schools. My husband and I were raised catholic and being young parents do not believe that forcing your child to attend church is appropriate. I also dont feel that religion has any place in education. When our children are "adults" then they can form their own opinions on God and religion, why force them to believe in something that they will ultimately reject as an adult.
As for the school district, allot of comments are negative concering our teachers, are you willing to educate our youth? Are you willing to volunteer hours per week to tutoring, sports, and other school activities? If the answer is "no", then please keep your comments to yourself. Negativity, self fulfillment, and arrogance is what is bringing Ellwood down, not the lack of guidance and religion.

03/25/08 (35)
When referring to the lack of experience in coaching, it seems that you are lumping all these coaches together when, in fact, your wrong. I can say with a great amount of confidence that the REC wrestling coaches including the assistant coaches are well experienced in wrestling and football. They ran an excellent program this year and we look forward to wrestling in the years to come.
It takes more then a good coach to have a winning program. Most of our youth today are lazy, this is showing in our stats.
Instead of bashing these youth programs, how about supporting them and our youth. Instill some kind of work ethic and the sense of accomplishment rather taking the backseat, allowing everyone else to do the work and you sit here on sound off and complain. No one likes a back seat driver! (Take a hint)
I'm sure all the programs are looking for well rounded, insightful individuals as yourselves to volunteer your experince and knowledge to the programs. Attend a board meeting and get involved!!!!

03/25/08 (36)
Since the topic seems to be garbage lately, lets take a good look around Ellwood and not just in peoples back yards. Our streets are litered with garbage, the medium's and also highways are filthy, there is so much garbage in the Ellwood area, how do you have time to notice jus tone persons garbage?
I know that there used to be programs through PennDOT that clubs and individuals would be assigned to clean up certain sections of highways and etc.
I have a better idea, I've been reading the police blotter and see how many people just in Ellwood that are on probation and just issued fines. Instead of allowing these people to walk away and just cut a check, how about organizing a program that makes these petty criminals clean up Ellwood and the surrounding area's. This is turn would lower our tax dollars or at least allow our tax dollars to go towards things that are desperatly needed such as pot holes fixed rather then paying PennDOT crews to clean up.

03/25/08 (37)
Thank you,
Kimberly Frampton

kim frampton was another victim of reporting by the the ledger. it seems they only want to print negative things about our community.Ihave attented council meetings and school board meetings.Then when i read the paper it fails to report on things that were dicussed. In my opinion, It ovious that unless they can make a public official look bad they have nothing to say. Our electeced officials dont need any help looking bad.They take care of that themslves. However there are things we never hear about , because it doesn't get reported.

03/25/08 (38)
My husband and I also had everything when we got married and found it very difficult to add thing sto our registry. I finally decided on what I wanted rather then what I needed. We did a holiday registry, each family picked from the registry decorations for all the holidays and also little things like holiday plates and towels.
These things can be expense to purchase all at once and most times we have better things to spend our money on.
We recieved decorations for every holiday and dishes, both of which have been used thorugh out the years.
Good luck and congratulations!!

03/25/08 (39)
If I'm minding my own business I won't have time to mind yours. XO

03/25/08 (40)
Our neighbors trash blows into our yard and it seems that we have no choice but to clean it up, because if we gathered it up and dumped it back on their Property we could be arrested for littering--- any suggestions other than putting up a fence.

03/25/08 (41)
My neighbor has garbage in the yard, a dog that is always loose, and underage drinking and drugs upstairs of a certain Northside house.

03/25/08 (42)
To all the religious buffs. If B.C. means before Christ and A.D. means after death and Christ died on holy Thursday than should'nt the new year begin on good Friday?
A.D. is the abbreviation for the Latin term Anno Domini which means in the year of our Lord.

03/25/08 (43)
I hope Ellwood Officals change their mind about changing the lights in Ellwood. If you haven't driven down Center Ave. at night you might want to it seems that they want crime in the area, uyou cant see ten feet away from the light it shines straight down. I notice no Councilman lives West End. Why didn't they do their nieghbor hood first? Please give us our lights back before we loose everthing we own at night.

03/25/08 (44)
to the person wanting someone to teach them play the guitar contact paul honneffer, he gives lesson & is very good

03/25/08 (45)
03/24/08 (10) "With the Easter holiday upon us people should be sure the church they go to is the real deal."

That is impossible because religion is based on faith.

"Are you able to defend yours."

Why don't you defend YOURS? You are questioning the Catholics' faith but you do not seem to say to which denomination you belong.

"Eternity is a long time to spend in Hell."

Eternity would be a long, unbearable time to spend anywhere.

03/25/08 (46)
03/24/08 (18) "bravos basically a channel that promotes homosexuality. theres really nothing wholesome on that channel."

Bravo's schedule is full of useless reality shows and I resent the implication that they promote homosexuality. But please give us your opinion of where wholesome entertainment may be found.

03/25/08 (47)
Rep#18 on 3/24

Not True,If you like to eat and I'm sure you do.
Top Chef is a good show on Bravo. They have all kinds of people on the show but they ae all chefs and they compete while cooking interesting meals.

03/25/08 (48)
03/24/08 (40) "I looked the other way for a split second, and when I turned back around he was gone. No sign of him anywhere. I must admit, it gave me chills."

How can anyone not like Mr. TD? This stuff had me chuckling for about five minutes.

03/25/08 (49)
Does anyone know where I can get a 12 foot boat for a 12 foot trailer I have? I have been looking for one and just cant seem to find one. I don't have alot to spend on this so it would have to be resonable or free. Thank You. Cheapo the Clown