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07/22/2008 08:02 AM
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07/21/08
(01)
"Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes"
Isnt that the truth!! lmao
07/21/08
(02)
I am in need of some good advice--I have a neighbor who tells many
stories and lies. Our neighborhood has caught on to this "person" but no
one has ever confronted this person about the stories.
And how do you know that they are lies? Some ppl are great at hiding the
truth and denying the truth when their slapped in the face with it.
Maybe you should just go about your own business and not worry about it.
After all, you are an adult, are you not???
07/21/08
(03)
Congrats to Fred and Dan for approaching the boro concerning the drug
activity in the area. I am so sick and tired of these dope smokers
using my yard as their access to their drugs. I have caled the cops on
many occassions and by the time they actually do show up, the dealers
and doers are gone. I'm gonna start making citizen arrests and calling
the State boys when I need them. Elloowd police, please, respond faster,
its not like we live 10 miles out of town. It only takes me 3 minutes to
get to the police station from house, why does it take you 45 minutes to
get to mine??
07/21/08
(04)
Ellwood City Lil Angels have 2 12 yr. old all-star teams and next
weekend July 26 and 27th is the
All-star tournament at Stiefel Park. Any B class team can enter into the
tournament if they pay the entry fee. Well some of us think its great
that there are 2 all-star teams because it gives more girls in the
league to be on an all-star team, except for a couple cry-baby coaches
who are refusing to let one of the teams be in the tournament even
though they are paying the entry fee. So I wonder how they sleep at
night, being so selfish, all these girls want to do is play softball.
LET THEM PLAY SOFTBALL and GROW UP!!! They're 12 yrs. old, how old are
YOU?
07/21/08
(05)
RE:Circle Playground
First, I would suggest you go back and read the full article and see
what is being found frequently in the mornings at the playground. This
stems from after dark activities of young adults. Don't blame the police
for not patroling as they can't station a man there 24-7. It makes sense
for council to pass a regulation which will set the hours of use for the
playground. This way the police will have full authority to escort
anyone off of the grounds after the set closing hour. If I had lived in
the area I would welcome this change.
07/21/08
(06)
Hi Everyone! Does anyone know why the Tin Cup at Del-mar was closed
Fri.& Sat. nite..Thanks!!
07/21/08
(07)
Does anyone know if the Lincoln High Class of 1989 is having a 20 year
reunion? Please email me if you have any details. My email address is
mmuzzana@zbzoom.net Thanks! Christie Muzzana
07/21/08
(08)
I have a question? If the EC cops are out catching speeders, does that
mean that they've taken care of the drug problem? Or does it mean that
there is more money in speeding citations? Think about it and let me
know how well protected you feel.
07/21/08
(09)
i hope the people who are in charge of human resources and supervision
of companies in ellwood realize that when bad things happen in their
personal lives, that alot of the people who work "under" them find this
humerous. after all of the years they treated their workers with no
compassion for their personal problems, it makes many of us happy to see
them have bad things happen to them. i hope they remember how they
treated the lowly production workers
07/21/08
(10)
concerning your neighbor just remember LOVE is blind but your neighbor
is not they usually see more than you think. one part is true the other
is false but somewhere in the middle the truth lies.....
07/21/08
(11)
07/18/08 (09)
I predict nobody cares about Mr. TD's predictions...
I think your prediction is 100% correct.
07/21/08
(12)
Is anyone else tired of driving through the sewageon 288 by the new
treatment plant. It is really nice when your on a bike. Seen workers on
both sides of the road working on it but it's no better
07/21/08
(13)
I have not heard anything about the charges against the police
department please enlighten us out of town former residents....I was
always taught when driving alone do not stop for a policeman go to a
well lit area or to the police department. I do know that sometimes
those offers work both ways. it takes two at least that is what I was
taught. |
07/18/08
(01)
07/14/08 (07)
I am in need of some good advice--I have a neighbor who tells many
stories and lies. Our neighborhood has caught on to this "person" but no
one has ever confronted this person about the stories. Should the
neighborhood eventually confront the person, who has been telling
half-truths about all of us or should we ignore it all? I'm using "this
person" because I'm pretty sure he/she visits this site nightly......
I would confront them about it the next time it happens and ask them how
they'd like it if you spread rumors about them. Then I would tell
everyone in the neighborhood you caught him/her cheating on his/her
spouse. Tough love is all some people respond to.
07/18/08
(02)
Given the amount of charges levied against our local police departments
and officers, and the nature of those charges…
What charges and what police depts.? Please be more specific. This sound
a little broad based and melicious.
07/18/08
(03)
07/15/08 (15)
To the lady complaining about the double standard for men and women
regarding clothes. I totally agree with you. I am a male who
occassionally walks around without a shirt on in the summertime. It
feels great. And I would encourage all adult women (except ones I am
related to) to do the same!
7/17. Why would you not want any woman related to you to not bare her
top as much as you do yours? Are you ashamed of the females in your
family? Don't you believe they are as "moral" as you imagine yourself to
be relevant to their anatomies?
Guys like you demand that everyone approve of you and your appearance no
matter what you look like, how your dressed or how much you expose. So
given your attitudes and conduct, why don't you want your mother, wife,
daughter, grandmother, neice, etc. showing as much of themselves as you
and your male relatives do at home and elsewhere?
07/18/08
(04)
I have been hearing alot of bad news about ellwood city hospital like
people getting laid off and the place possibly closing in 2 years unless
someone buys them. Anyone else hear anything?
07/18/08
(05)
The Ellwood City Soccer Teams will be holding a car wash at Advance Auto
located at North Star Plaza on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Please come out and support the
EC Boys' & Girls' Soccer Teams!!! Thank you.
07/18/08
(06)
After reading tonight’s newspaper, I see former Councilman Glen Jones is
up to his ways! He wants to drive the kids out of Circle
P-L-A-Y-G-R-O-U-N-D. Why? Because it sits near his house; and why should
kids be playing around at the playground! This is exactly why this town
continues to spiral in a downward path of destruction because we have
people like this sitting on Borough Council when they should be out
enjoying retirement. If I recall correctly Circle Playground was sitting
at this location long before Glen Jones moved into the neighborhood!
07/18/08
(07)
How can a supervisor get paid and not have to go to the meetings?
Shouldn't this person step down?
07/18/08
(08)
Hi sound off!
07/18/08
(09)
I predict nobody cares about Mr. TD's predictions...
07/18/08
(10)
07/16/08 (01)
Mr. TD is back and well rested from TD's wonderful vacation. TD spent
some time hunting bustards and oryx's in the deserts of Dubai, flew to
Costa Rica and enjoyed zip-lining in the tropical forests; then provided
caregiving to some Peruvian refugees that TD met along the way. TD was
quite a hit with the women of Costa Rica (TD visited the clinic on the
way back from the Pittsburgh airport and TD received a clean bill of
health).
i'll bet that wasnt a mental clinic !! no way you would have passed.
Mr. TD predicts that Ellwood's football team will win two section games
this year.
you may get stoned for this prophecy ! i seriously doubt they'll win a
game again.
07/18/08
(11)
lighten up a little.
07/18/08
(12)
It looks like we have a big problem in EC with drug dealers and no one
is hearing us. This seems to be telling us that it is being covered up
and protected clean to the top.
>From what I heard that drugs are not the only problem we are facing in
EC area. They are trying to keep it quiet, but a white collar prison is
suppose to come to Wayne Twp. Does anyone know where? Check what big
grounds are available and if for sale. This concerns everyone. Some
attorneys are suppose to be involved with this transaction. If it is
beside your property it will probably devalue it significantly. TOP
SECRET. Get involved.
07/18/08
(13)
to #11 7/16/18 Good for you. You got caught try going the speed limit
07/18/08
(14)
The Carpenter's Project does NOT help everyone who calls. My Aunt called
2 years ago and needed some minor work done on her home...they refused
her saying the deadline has passed. This was in early March. My Aunt is
87 years old and there is really no one in the family able, physically,
to help her.
07/18/08
(15)
i want to thank everyone who gave me advice on dealing with my mother. i
have thought alot about it and talked it over with my dad. i've been
really surprised how he doesnt have the anger and malice that my mother
and my stepfather have. i'm going to talk to her this weekend hopefully.
thank you for all the good advice and the stories of your own and mostly
for not being critical or sarcastic about this issue. D
07/18/08
(16)
On 07/16/08, post 6, on the Political Soundoff page someone threatened
to physically harm the president. I can't believe the moderator left
that on! Oh, but he/she DID censor my post RESPONDING to the idiot! Good
job, Moderator.
07/18/08
(17)
why were there so few comments yesterday? too hot to sound off?
07/18/08
(18)
"Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes" --- from Bruce
Almighty :)
07/18/08
(19)
6 posts? That's all?
07/18/08
(20)
i hear that a movie is being made up at the ranch. it is to start
filming on monday does anyone know if this is true
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07/17/08
(01)
To 07/15/08 (01)
Thanks to you and an honest Matt D.,I got the bicycle back. The bike,
carrier and extras cost around $500.00, not an insignificant amount.
Thanks again Mike D.
07/17/08
(02)
Whoops, Matt D. sorry!
07/17/08
(03)
Why are there political comments on the community page? And they are
just double posts on what that person put on the political page!
07/17/08
(04)
07/16/08 (22)
07/14/08 (07)
I am in need of some good advice--I have a neighbor who tells many
stories and lies. Our neighborhood has caught on to this "person" but no
one has ever confronted this person about the stories.
I would ignore it. Some people love to know everyone elses business. And
if you and your neighbors are talking about them, you are doing the same
thing
AMEN! Be the better person and stop the ugly gossip. You're already
ahead of them, you know who not to trust, leave it at that. I have a
neighbor who tries to do the same thing. Ive frustrated her with my lack
of reaction so she has (for the moment) moved on to someone else,
Probably telling stories about me. Neighbors who gossip with you most
likely gossip about you too! At the end of the day, know who your true
friends are and leave everything else at the curb.
07/17/08
(05)
I’m going to try to say this as nicely as I can and still get my comment
posted. Given the amount of charges levied against our local police
departments and officers, and the nature of those charges… I wouldn’t
stop for police if I was a woman, but rather, I would call a 911
operator, inform them of what I was doing and drive to the state police
barracks. The citizens should not allow this type of behavior and these
guys need run out of town.
07/17/08
(06)
RE: CARPENTER'S PROJECT - Thank you for a job well done. These young
people are a compliment to our community. It is sad that more are not
involved. They have done an excellent job. Well mannered and well
behaved on the project and it sure continues on to their everyday lives.
The adults have got to be praised for their commitment to this project.
I am sure many of them use their vacation time from work to help. Again,
THANK YOU!
Paul & Audrey
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07/16/08
(01)
Mr. TD is back and well rested from TD's wonderful vacation. TD spent
some time hunting bustards and oryx's in the deserts of Dubai, flew to
Costa Rica and enjoyed zip-lining in the tropical forests; then provided
caregiving to some Peruvian refugees that TD met along the way. TD was
quite a hit with the women of Costa Rica (TD visited the clinic on the
way back from the Pittsburgh airport and TD received a clean bill of
health).
Mr. TD predicts that Ellwood's football team will win two section games
this year.
07/16/08
(02)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The political corruption charges filed against a
dozen people connected to the state House's Democratic caucus inspired
editorial writers and columnists to wield exceptionally sharp pencils as
they vent their outrage about the Capitol's culture.
The secrecy that shrouds legislative leaders' spending practices is just
one element that writers have assailed since the attorney general on
Thursday accused a lawmaker, a former legislator and 10 others of
spending of taxpayer dollars on political campaigns.
``An internal matter? The public's business never is,'' said the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Newspapers are overwhelmingly calling for sweeping reform — urging
voters to vote out incumbents in the November general election or
chiding lawmakers for failing to embrace accountability measures such as
nonpartisan redistricting or reducing the Legislature's size.
``One does not need to know the full scope of the institutionalized
corruption of the General Assembly to conclude that there needs to be a
radical change in heretofore accepted practices,'' said The Patriot-News
of Harrisburg, which in January 2007 was the first to report on the
payouts of bonuses to legislative staffers who worked on electoral
campaigns. ``These are practices that offend the sensibilities of
hardworking, fair-minded, taxpaying Pennsylvanians.''
Fundamental changes, the newspaper said, are needed to return the
General Assembly ``to the representative and accountable legislative
body it was intended to be.''
At least two newspapers have called for the ouster of House Democratic
leader Bill DeWeese. He was not charged Thursday by Attorney General Tom
Corbett, but former Rep. Mike Veon — DeWeese's longtime ally and former
second-in-command — and DeWeese's former chief of staff Mike Manzo are
among the defendants, and critics say DeWeese's leadership role requires
him to be held accountable.
``The Democratic leader has been touting his efforts to clean house, but
the fact remains that this scheme occurred on his watch. He should have
resigned already,'' The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote. ``The probe makes
clear that House Democrats need a new leader to instill public
integrity.''
The Post-Gazette called the scheme ``the height of arrogance'' as it
weighed in on the need for new House Democratic leadership.
``The Democratic House leadership, as we've said before, deserves a
thorough housecleaning, regardless of the names on the indictments, from
Bill DeWeese on down,'' the newspaper wrote.
In a statement released Monday, DeWeese spokesman Tom Andrews said the
majority leader brought in seasoned prosecutors to help investigate when
the allegations first surfaced more than a year ago.
``He was outraged by the activity they uncovered and, with the backing
of the House Democratic Caucus leadership team, they did a major
housecleaning last November,'' Andrews said of DeWeese.
The Express-Times of Easton suggested that a constitutional convention
favored by some activists would be a step in the right direction.
``It's time to let someone other than legislators set the rules for
legislating, spending money, and being accountable to the public,'' the
newspaper said.
Veon's hometown newspaper, the Beaver County Times, said the indictments
also reflect on Pennsylvania voters for tolerating ``politics as usual''
despite tossing out 24 incumbents in the elections that followed the
ill-fated 2005 legislative pay raise.
``What happened in the 2006 election was a spritz of air freshener,''
the newspaper said. ``The job is not done. A total fumigation is
needed.''
Philadelphia Daily News columnist John Baer used an equally vivid
metaphor in advocating a ``thorough, cathartic cleansing.''
Baer contended that the indictments are the latest in a series of
symptoms of the institution's ethical decay: the pay-raise fiasco,
federal corruption charges filed against Democratic Philadelphia Sen.
Vincent Fumo, and ``the Legislature's ongoing general ineptness.''
``I'm talking flamethrowers followed by fire hoses,'' Baer wrote.
07/16/08
(03)
In response to the article today about the drug activity in West End - I
did call the police about a drug deal and they never showed up....gave
them a description, but nothing was done. We all know the house that
passes out drugs (especially on Friday nights)....please do not attempt
to travel West bound on Crescent avenue Friday nights - the pickup
window is very busy dispensing drugs....why don't the cops sit at the
intersection to watch how many drive around and around the block? I know
why - they spend the majority of their time in the Loop trying to round
out the "out of town" convicts
07/16/08
(04)
Democrats have proven again and again that they cannot "win" except by
lying, cheating and stealing. This latest in the PA house of
representatives shows once again that it is the Democrats in abundance
of these above mentioned qualities.
Veon, Lagrotta, Ramalley, DeWeese all of the same ilk. And none of them
will ever admit their guilt no matter what. Shows such arrogance and
they always act like the public is stupid! Like we believe anything they
say!
I am wondering about the J. Gibbons office!!!! He has one guy from lagrotta's
office and 2 from Veons!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07/16/08
(05)
Speeking of down town...does anyone know who any of the Managers were in
the five & ten stores... G.C. Murphys' or W.T. Grants'?
07/16/08
(06)
Congradulations to all the EC Girls Softball Allstars that played at
Mercer this past weekend. Everyone i seen played hard!!!!
07/16/08
(07)
To view action shots of the EC Girls softball Tournaments (Cranberry &
Mercer)& youth rec league,EC Boys Little League Reg & Playoff games go
to mcclymondsphotos.com
More photos are to be added soon
07/16/08
(08)
RE: 7/11/08 (11)
Heard I made the "Sound Off!" I was in the Jeep and got pulled over for
going 45 in the 35mph zone by Venezie's Sporting Goods (I guess that's
where he hides out at times) on the 4th of July. I didn't realize he was
behind me until I was already on Golf Avenue. Be careful out there!
07/16/08
(09)
You people can complain all you want about the electric or anything else
in this town and it will mean diddly squat. You live in a town where
they APPOINTED a borough manager who spent his life selling ads for a
newspaper, and at one time started a concerned citizen group of some
sort protesting the electric rates. They really searched hard to fill
that job. And now that he has it, what has he done to help us out with
the electric? Oh wait, he's putting in cheap street lighting so all the
drug dealers and burglers won't have to work as hard.
07/16/08
(10)
Re: Why would I pay to canoe in the polluted Conequenssing Creek?
"Conequenssing." Clearly the pollution would affect your sound mind and
superb wisdom. My bad.
07/16/08
(11)
I do not understand why people feel that a woman is weak if they stay by
their mans side can you please explain this to be?
Behind every successful man is an even stronger woman!!!
07/16/08
(12)
07/15/08 (03)
People that represent the school, need to watch what they say and what
they do. Some only represnet the schol for school functions and say the
wrong things all the time. Toime for a change.
yes it is time for change so you should go back to grade school and
learn to spell before posting again. your spelling is so bad that alot
of people know who you are.
07/16/08
(13)
Does anyone know who to contact in the Riverside Youth Football League
about signing a boy up? We are moving from Ellwood to Riverside and
missed their sign-ups. Thank you.
07/16/08
(14)
This year my electric has gone up considerably. I usually run two window
air conditioners but this year I am only running one and my bill is so
much higher. Also have you tried to contact the electric office? When
they answer the phone its just "hello" not announcing who we have
reached. It would be nice to have them answer the phone At least telling
you you have reached the electric office and who you are talking to.
Instead you just get hello like your calling a friend. They are a
business...
07/16/08
(15)
07/15/08 (03)
People that represent the school, need to watch what they say and what
they do. Some only represnet the schol for school functions and say the
wrong things all the time. Toime for a change.
Who are you talking about
07/16/08
(16)
State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, has Chet Orelli Jr.
working on his staff.He testified it was clear in his interviews for the
job with Veon that political campaigning was considered a part of his
duties. “This proved to be true,” the grand jury report said.This is ok
with Gibbons. Dispite the fact that Orelli was among those receiving
bonuses in 2006. His was more than $10,000.
I guess Gibbons likes having staff who are used to working on re-ecletion
campaigns.Being paid by taxpayer money.
07/16/08
(17)
07/15/08 (07)
07/14/08 (27)
I do not understand why people feel that a woman is weak if they stay by
their mans side can you please explain this to be?
Re: this statement is unfair, there is women that love men and the men
are so confused they are telling the woman of their lives they do not
want to hurt them. This viewed on Tv and its true. there are men out
there dying to be with the woman of theit dreams but, since it became
true they push them away and hurt them more. We are to respect these
guys, don't they know someday they will be alone then what will the
story be.
07/16/08
(18)
Re:07/15/08 (15)To the lady complaining about the double standard for
men
I am a woman, and still your comment made me chuckle! A little
chauvinistic, but still funny. Reminded me of a humerous email that I
got last week. As we all know, sometimes when one copies and pastes from
another program, it can show up on here with weird symbol combinations
and screwy spacing, so it this happens, bear with me:
>>>As you may already know, it is a sin for a Muslim male to see any
woman other than his wife naked. He must commit suicide if he does. So
next Saturday at 4 PM Eastern Time, all American women are asked to walk
out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighborhood
terrorists.
Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anti-terrorist
effort.
All patriotic men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of
their house to prove they are not Muslims, and to demonstrate they think
its okay to see nude women other than their wife, and to show support
for all American women. Since Islam also does not approve of alcohol, a
cold 6-pack at your
side is further proof of your anti-Muslim sentiment.
The American government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists
and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity. God
bless America!
It is your patriotic duty to pass this on. If you don't send this to at
least 5 people you're a terrorist sympathizing lily-livered coward and
are in the position of posing as
a national threat!<<<
07/16/08
(19)
To - 07/15/08 (18)
I get tired of crimnals and politicans (yes they are both in the same
class) who get caught doing something wrong and illegal THEN they find
religion.
Whether I support or do not support that man you are talking about with
regard to the 'religion' part, it's a well known fact that he 'found'
religion decades ago, not just now to make it look good. This isn't
being posted as a topic for argument, simply a fact.
07/16/08
(20)
HATS OFF: THANK YOU!!
This thank you goes out to all the workers on the
Carpenter Project. Your time and hard work is greatly appreciated.
07/16/08
(21)
Former House Minority Whip Mike Veon, current state Rep. Sean Ramaley
and 10 legislative aides are the first people formally charged in a
year-long investigation into "Bonusgate." The 12 Democrats have brought
a new level of embarrassment to Pennsylvania's state government, a body
that was already suffering from low public confidence.
Their crime was a scheme to use legislative aides -- who were being paid
by the taxpayers -- as workers on Democratic political campaigns while
they were on state time. The staffers received generous bonuses from the
state treasury for the hours they spent on the campaign trail.
The mastermind of this endeavor was Veon, who is charged with 59 counts
of conflict of interest, theft and conspiracy.
State Attorney General Tom Corbett, who ran the investigation, alleges
that Veon "ran an illegal campaign organization from his offices." That
operation reportedly included fundraising, opposition research, campaign
mailings, e-mails and nomination petition challenges -- all paid for by
state taxpayers.
In addition, the grand jury charges that Veon set up extravagant
public-funded dinners for himself and fellow Democratic officials,
totalling $22,000 over four years. He is also accused of giving two
employees nearly $1,500 in state funds to take two family motorcycles to
a 2004 rally in Sturgis, S.D., so they would be waiting when Veon and
his wife flew in.
Unfortunately, the charges that came down last week are likely to be
just the tip of a stinking pile of garbage in Harrisburg. we shudder to
think about what he still may uncover.
But for now, Veon and his cronies are the new face of corruption in
state government. They callously violated the public trust that is
invested in their positions, and treated the money of hard-working
Pennsylvanians like it came from a board game.
We are encouraged by Corbett's progress so far, and we urge him to keep
going until the last tawdry piece of corruption is uncovered.
The first step to giving the state a government it can be proud of is
getting rid of the people who are causing the embarrassment!
07/16/08
(22)
07/14/08 (07)
I am in need of some good advice--I have a neighbor who tells many
stories and lies. Our neighborhood has caught on to this "person" but no
one has ever confronted this person about the stories. Should the
neighborhood eventually confront the person, who has been telling
half-truths about all of us or should we ignore it all? I'm using "this
person" because I'm pretty sure he/she visits this site nightly......
I would ignore it. Some people love to know everyone elses business. And
if you and your neighbors are talking about them, you are doing the same
thing.
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07/15/08
(01)
7/14 #11 - your bike was found. A wantad in the BCT - call 724 321-2856
07/15/08
(02)
RE: 07/14/08 (13)
In response to T's fireworks comment-- you can only do so much with what
you are given. I know first hand of the preperation and work that went
into setting of that little measly 15 minute show your talking about. I
was part of the Zambelli crew that spent all day setting up the show and
then cleaning up the ball field till all hours of the morning after it
was over just so you could watch that measly 15 minute show.
As far as the smoke-- that is a given at any fireworks show. Have you
ever set off the big ones?
I personally feel that our crew (which was a very small one by the way)
did an awesome job with the materials they had towork with.
Im sorry you took my comments as a personal attack on you and your
workers... I, in no way shape or form, directed my comment at you or
them. My comment was directed at the person(s) in charge of securing the
funds to pay for a better display!
I realize that you can only do so much with what you are given, and it
was a nice display, you and your workers did a fine job... but displays
in the past were much bigger and better. I know this isnt your fault.
Furthermore, I have enjoyed many firework displays at the stadium... and
I also stated that the smoke couldnt be helped on account of the
atmospheric conditions at the time... but it was a shame that many of
the fireworks were hard to see because of the smoke.
Next time read whats written and dont take personal offense where its
not warranted.
~T
07/15/08
(03)
People that represent the school, need to watch what they say and
what they do. Some only represnet the schol for school functions and
say the wrong things all the time. Toime for a change.
07/15/08
(04)
07/14/08 (24)
You have some serious issues, I suggest you seek help. Immediatly!!
07/15/08
(05)
07/14/08 (30)
Re: to comments about the disrespect men are showing for women in our
area,
We were given a good example of this male behavior at the festival. Dome
of the most respected men working for one of the clubs seemed to relish
of critizing and making fun of the women. I sat in total shock when I
heard the comments from some of these GROWN WELL TO DO adults.
Apparently these two think they are above critizism. Let me tell you
this situation has made some of the local residents distance their
selves from purchasing food from this location. The gentleman
distributing the food knows his behavior was uncalled for. We can become
angry, but this will not change the facts until this is brought out into
the open. THESE MEN are so called officals.
The wolves Clubs, should look into this array of events, my wife was
highly insulted by one and I'm here to say I intend on going into his
office and get a reason for this without letting him intimidate me.
Sorry, for the anger but our community and festival is for having fun,
not being made fun of.
07/15/08
(06)
CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION what is this world coming to another
political figure falls off the ladder I believe this latest scandal in
beaver falls will go all the way to washington lets sit and watch all
these men who serve fall hard...Just think we the people trusted and
believed in these men.....and gave our time to campaign for them and not
to mention our hard earned money....
07/15/08
(07)
07/14/08 (27)
I do not understand why people feel that a woman is weak if they stay by
their mans side can you please explain this to be?
If this is true, then Hillary is weak.
07/15/08
(08)
Reading all the comments about unattractive men I must admit I do have a
trophy wife I was a geek in high school but some how muddled my way to
be successful. I must say to all you women marry a geek and you will be
set for life....
07/15/08
(09)
07/14/08 (03)
Anyone else all electric? I would like to compare notes!
Cant be any happier. I absolutley enjoy all electric & the savings
compared to gas.
We have all electric house. Penn Power. Our last bill was $122.00. That
with 2 water pumps for a pond and the A/C is on all the time.
07/15/08
(10)
Just wanted to post somethng upbeat about Ellwood City for a change.
Twice in the past month my smoke detector has gone off while I was at
work. Both times the mailman heard it and called it in to the Fire
Station through the Post Office. The first time we thought it was
because of a defective plug in air freshener but the second time just
this past week, we found out that my smoke detector was defective when
it went off again. Thank you to the quick thnking of the Postal Worker
who takes care of Wampum Avenue, Connie McDonald, Todd ??, Rob Magnifico
and anyone else who responded both times. IF there was a fire in
progress, I am sure their quick response would have saved my home.
Please check the expiration date on your smoke dectectors and have them
replaced if they are expired so that your family may be safe. Many times
the fire department, postal workers and police are slammed on this web
site. I for one am grateful for each one of them out there doing their
job.
07/15/08
(11)
To post 7/14/08 (15)
>From what I understand, I think, sounds like you know what you’re
talking about.
Ton’s of free stuff, flier in the paper bragging about them self’s all
the while polluting and poisoning our air.
By the way DEP is a joke.
07/15/08
(12)
7/14/08 (9)
what did you do before you wrote that post? eat the kitty litter cake?
how silly!
07/15/08
(13)
I read this in the New Castle paper. It happened in Ellwood and was not
in the Ellwood City Ledger.
Published July 10, 2008 09:48 am -
Police called about suspicious person
New Castle News
Ellwood City police are looking into a suspicious person report
involving children.
Police said they received a report that a man drove past three
youngsters who were walking in the 400 block of Eighth Street around 7
p.m. Sunday. The children said the man drove slowly, parked his car, got
out and started to follow them.
One of the children advised the younger girls to run onto the nearby
porch of someone they know. Police said she then yelled for the
homeowner to come outside because the girls were being followed.
Police said the man got back into his car and drove off before the adult
could confront him.
07/15/08
(14)
hands-down, best EC football player, zooming straight out of the class
of 99' was, of course,
Jason "Lightning Legs" Conglose...
bar-nun, best RHS football player, tearing up the field, was of course,
Mike "Metro" Petti
IT IS WHAT IT IS FOLKS...if you can't take the heat, get yo' self out
the ki'chen!
07/15/08
(15)
To the lady complaining about the double standard for men and women
regarding clothes. I totally agree with you. I am a male who
occassionally walks around without a shirt on in the summertime. It
feels great. And I would encourage all adult women (except ones I am
related to) to do the same!
07/15/08
(16)
In answer to the question concerning the festival on Lawrence Avenue.
Back in the late 1970's there was an ethnic day. Representatives from
German, Italian, Hungarian, Jewish, etc. put tables up in front of the
Municipal Building with ethnic foods.
Lawrence Ave was blocked off from Fifth to Sixth St,tables and chairs
were set up on the avenue.
Local merchants would set up a table outside their business to sell
items. Later a few people who did crafts asked permission to set up a
table. After a few years someone(I do not remember who the person or
persons were) suggested taking this ethnic day and moving it to Ewing
Park, thus the birth of the Arts, Crafts and Food Festival that has
lasted 28 yrs. If anyone else has any more information on this subject,
please respond.
07/15/08
(17)
RE:07/11/08 (12)
Mr. Amen-you better hope that God is very understanding because I
beleive that from what you wrote about women, you will be standing at
the pearly gates and God will tell you to go somewhere much warmer.
Women deserve respect and voices just as men do. As for thanking men for
freedoms, you must be forgetting about the women on the front lines. You
must also be forgetting women that though they may not have been in a
soldier's uniform performed other duties that helped freedom abound.
Attitudes such as yours speaks of non-freedom. Part of our freedoms
earned is the right of speech and to vote but you sir want that freedom
to be only for men. Your freedom is not a true freedom. It is attitudes
such as yours that create the situation in which some men are belittled
for their macho attitude. Thank God I have a man that sees me as an
equal and I see him as an equal. Try respecting women and women will
respect you and your macho kind.
07/15/08
(18)
I get tired of crimnals and politicans (yes they are both in the same
class) who get caught doing something wrong and illegal THEN they find
religion. One local so called politican does community service to the
church and we are to feel sorry for him??? Come on be a man and do the
time----------your already did the crime (and it paid off well for you)
07/15/08
(19)
For all you complainers about our electric bills - complain to Dom
Vicarri and the rest of the boro council- we were ALL going to save tons
of money with the new street lights.....where is the $$ from the
electric savings going ?????
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07/14/08
(01)
I can understand a kid wanting to be a mascot for youth football, but a
parent doing it?
07/14/08
(02)
After college I stayed in the area for a short time and was shocked at
the families in this town that have divorced. Many of them were shockers
because when I was in highschool many of these families were living in
glass houses...living the perfect life so we thought....
07/14/08
(03)
Anyone else all electric? I would like to compare notes!
Cant be any happier. I absolutley enjoy all electric & the savings
compared to gas.
07/14/08
(04)
The Jeep dealership did not move to the end of Beaver Falls.
It was a 4 way trade off
Kasing got EC Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Cranberry Chrysler Jeep got the
Kasing Dodge Ellwood City kept a business. Harmony lost a business.
07/14/08
(05)
SHAME ON the Ellwood City High School atletice director.Do your job for
the school not soi
2008 Tronzo award winners
Aliquippa: Eli Matich, football, baseball
Ambridge: Craig Wiltrek, baseball
Beaver: Eric Matsko, basketball, baseball
Beaver County Christian School: No nominee
Beaver Falls: Shawn Jackson, football
Blackhawk: Jordan Spratt, football, basketball
Center: Matt LaValle, football, basketball, baseball
Cornell: Matt Korzen, football, baseball
Ellwood City: No nominee
Freedom: John Challis, football, baseball
Hopewell: Mike McLaughlin, volleyball
Lincoln Park: Tyler Care, basketball
Monaca: Adam Caltury, football, basketball, baseball
Moon Area: Garren Work, football
New Brighton: Shaun Schetka, football, soccer
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart: Joe DuBois, bowling
Quaker Valley: Christa Rogers, volleyball, basketball, track and field
Quigley Catholic: No nominee
Riverside: Ashley Jackson, basketball
Rochester: Preston Johnson, football; Katie Landis, volleyball,
basketball, track and field
Sewickley Academy: Parth Sharma, soccer, tennis
South Side: Molly Winkle, cross country, basketball, softball
West Allegheny: Andrew Krull, football, baseball
Western Beaver: Tiffany Bartoles, volleyball, basketball, softball
07/14/08
(06)
yes. Inmetco recycles batteries and batteries contain cadmium
07/14/08
(07)
I am in need of some good advice--I have a neighbor who tells many
stories and lies. Our neighborhood has caught on to this "person" but no
one has ever confronted this person about the stories. Should the
neighborhood eventually confront the person, who has been telling
half-truths about all of us or should we ignore it all? I'm using "this
person" because I'm pretty sure he/she visits this site nightly......
07/14/08
(08)
What happened to the Lincoln High School Grduation pictures. They were
on her now they are gone why?
If you mean the graduation open houses, we remove
07/14/08
(09)
Congradulations! you found someone using the word noone, i seen this
alot to. Yes, alot of times i seen noone used improper. I feel bad four
the people who cant spel right, they need alot of help, just like people
that sit in the backseat, so congradulations too you.
07/14/08
(10)
re 7/11 (30) it didn't cheapen Billy Grahams calling to get his name out
to the media,
07/14/08
(11)
Trek bicycle lost. On Friday around 2:00 pm at the Movie World lot on
Line ave. the bicycle carrier somehow malfunctioned and a Trek Navigator
men's bicycle and carrier came off the hitch. If anyone saw this happen
please let me know. The bicycle was burgundy and black with oversized
seat. Possibly a guy in a red pickup picked it up immediately after this
happened and hauled everything off in his pickup. The bicycle belongs to
my grandson.
07/14/08
(12)
Tony Court is so great because he has helped me through many things
dealing with financal troubles thanks Tony Court! Your greatful customer
07/14/08
(13)
In response to T's fireworks comment-- you can only do so much with what
you are given. I know first hand of the preperation and work that went
into setting of that little measly 15 minute show your talking about. I
was part of the Zambelli crew that spent all day setting up the show and
then cleaning up the ball field till all hours of the morning after it
was over just so you could watch that measly 15 minute show.
As far as the smoke-- that is a given at any fireworks show. Have you
ever set off the big ones?
I personally feel that our crew (which was a very small one by the way)
did an awesome job with the materials they had towork with.
07/14/08
(14)
I thank God for the heart felt reading that have been posted.
here is also one I would like to share and ask that the readers say a
prayer for the persons of it's making.
There were two similar persons that seemed to be enemies receltly, I
watch these two and kbew their history of years of friendship, yet still
I was puzzled. These two remarkable persons are so much alike that they
have been known to complete the others sentence. many years of looking
over and caring for one another seemed to be their most shared joy,
until one day, the woman feel in love with the gentleman. He became
outraged, ignoring all the like of this person. She came to church and
we prayed together for month, she came to church and told me we don't
have to pray for this miracle any longer. I questioned her to find that
it was turned over to the heavenly Father. Years went by without thought
of here progress with this beloved friend and their love for each other.
I was shocked to find out relecently that she had past away. I seen this
gentleman in the same place she prayed and asked him of his exsistance,
he just stated I need God to help me and her to understand, she loved
me, but I didn't know how to love such a wonderful lady such as herself.
Myth is Gods plan is allow him to direct your heart and never fear love,
fear lonliness more.
I can only pray this will help other facing these situations, God's
there for all of you just take those babies steps, and God will truly
guide you. God be with you and so be it
Amen
07/14/08
(15)
7/11/08 (22) Are you kiding? Just about every event Ellwood hosts
includes a flyer in the paper. Do you not read them? Obviously not, or
you would see that Inmetco usually has one of the largest adds in it,
which costs the most money by the way. They pay for pretty much the
entire Earth Day celebration in the park which gives away tons of free
stuff to the public. Have you never seen the recycle containers in the
park? Yep, Inmetco again. I guarantee you that if that place closed this
town would suffer terribly. They pay their employees a fair wage and
provide benefits for them, all of which trickles down to spending in the
community. You know - new cars, furniture, groceries, Doctors and
pharmacies. From what I understand, they have a strict drug and alcohol
testing policy, and their employees have mandatory health screening
bi-yearly. There is pretty much no job turnover making it very hard to
get hired there. Do you think it's because they're polluting and
poisoning everyone and keeping it a secret from the DEP, which by the
way is there on a VERY regular basis monitoring them. I think their
overall record with the DEP is a darn good one. A relative of mine works
there, and believe me, if it weren't for the nepotism policy they have
in place my husband and son would be trying to get in.
07/14/08
(16)
Hey Lay person #30 maybe you should not cheepin a sincere apology by
accepting out of one side of your mouth and judging him out the other
side of your mouth. why don't you decrease your wallet and buy a
dictionary.
07/14/08
(17)
reading all these comments brought tears to my eyes. I would like to
send this out to the other town idiot. True we gave it all we could and
maybe someday, i will return to EC but for now be still with the thought
in your heart I will always be your lady, connections such as our can
not be broken until God makes that choice.
thank you to the moderator, for letting us express love and respect for
EC in a different way. God be with you all, please before anyone besides
to place any judgements, make such you are wearning a robe of purity.
God Bless
07/14/08
(18)
reading all these comments brought tears to my eyes. I would like to
send this out to the other town idiot. True we gave it all we could and
maybe someday, i will return to EC but for now be still with the thought
in your heart I will always be your lady, connections such as our can
not be broken until God makes that choice.
thank you to the moderator, for letting us express love and respect for
EC in a different way. God be with you all, please before anyone besides
to place any judgements, make such you are wearning a robe of purity.
God Bless
07/14/08
(19)
Congratulations to the Ellwood City 10 yr. old
All Stars. The team played today in Mercer and were awesome. They beat 2
teams by the mercy rule. After losing two girls to broken bones these
girls went on to win, win, win. The team was complimented on their
talent, sportsmanship, manners and team work. These little girls made
Ellwood City proud. Team members were: Allie McKelvey, Emily Brown, Shae
Beachem, Britt Cassuccio, Maggie Prokovich, Brooke Muntean, Megan
O'Donnell, Caydee Clutter, Jodi Iddings and Tatum Tomak. The coaches
were really first class. A big thanks to Pam, Ed, Julie and Jenna. A
special thanks to Joe for the sponsoring the team and for the great
uniforms. Keep up the great work girls.
07/14/08
(20)
in ref to 07/11/08 (24)
Does anyone have a solution to kill japanese beetles.
Send in a squad of U.S. Marine beetles
07/14/08
(21)
07/11/08 (28)
Does any one else remember when the " Festival" was on Lawrence Ave.? I
know it was there for a few years before it moved to the park.
Sorry, but the Arts and Crafts Festival was never on Lawrence Avenue. I
was 11 years old when the festival started and it has always been in the
park...I grew up in the Park and have many fond memories of going to the
festival.
yes at one time there was a craft show on Lawrence Ave. It wasn't the
arts & craft show we have now in the park. I'm not sure who had the show
but I remember going to it about 6-7 years ago.
07/14/08
(22)
7-11-08 #26 I never said donations were making it right. You people
really need to take a reading comprehension class!
07/14/08
(23)
Well since this was aleady in the ledger lets see if E.C.org will print
this!!!!!!!
http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=1984796
6&BRD=2724&PAG=461&dept_id=563781&rfi=6
07/14/08
(24)
Why are men allowed to walk around Ellwood City and elsewhere with their
shirts opened or off? What makes them so special that they are
permitted, and allegedly entitled, to expose themselves for children and
women to see?
Are we to believe males are good guys for looking as they do and for
being as undressed as they so often are?
Don't you realize that the double standard which authority figures
impose and enforce who tend to favor males at the expense of females
with regard to their bodies/features, is a major reason why so many
girls and women are (taught to) have problems with their self-image,
self-esteem, to dislike their anatomies and themselves? It is also a
major reason why "opposites" are so often at unhealthy odds with one
another, and why "the weaker sex" is verbally, physically, sexually and
otherwise abused by "the masculine gender"?
Males are given permission to think, say and do what is detrimental to
females; and the fact that boys and men are instructed to remove more of
their clothes than girls and women are permitted to, is one of the
blatant examples of what I am referring to. This practice seperates
males and females, it causes them to be adversaries. It "educates" boys
and men to imagine themselves to be more important persons than females
are said to be (accused of being).
How is it decent or moral for people to value males far more and to
treat them much better than they perceive, judge and treat females? Yet
on a daily basis, this is what is done, because grown-up pass their
biases onto infants and toddlers, and discipline them in the beliefs and
ways of their elders who insist it's normal and justified to glorify and
promote boys and men, and to denegrate and victimize girls and women, on
account of the grown-ups' prejudices for males and against females.
Frankly, I don't want to see any male, of any age, showing more of
himself than a female is (not) supposed to of herself. And I don't want
to talk to or have any male wearing less than a females must wear, speak
to me. Why should I be expected or required to perpetuate the double
standard which has always mandated that people be kinder to boys and men
than they are to girls and women?
No doubt there will be many who will call me more of the names which I
have already been subjected, and they will consider me to be someone
with issues. So be it. That won't change the fact that the presumably
"moral majority" creates the attitudes, policies and laws and encourage
the behaviors by which boys and men are rewarded for being (misogynous)
males, and girls and women are punished, persecuted, molested, raped and
murdered by male family members, acquaintances, authority and strangers,
among them authority figures.
So why should I want to see any male wearing less and exposing more of
himself than females are forbidden to do? It makes no sense to
participate in the tradition of being benevolent to boys and men, and
malicious to and violent with girls and women on many levels.
Males not fully dressed, including not having their faces hidden with
make-up or veils, or themselves, their necks, their chests (and
"nothings" there), their arms, legs, ankles and all other parts
concealed, are "better persons" than females, even modest ones?
Obviously that isn't the case; so why perpetuate the myths and lies as
if they were truthful?
Too many people are being harmed by the ways and means males are
afforded good will while females are trashed, discriminated against and
injured by others' words, misconduct and brutality, their contempt for
girls and women, and the uncivilized convictions and acts of those who
aren't female-friendlly, to say the least.
07/14/08
(25)
This week starts the carpenter's project I can't wait to see all the
progress these great people and teens do .We should all be very proud of
these individuals and thank them for their hard work and dedication .
07/14/08
(26)
After reading the EC ledger story .I had to go and try Cowflops so I had
the pleasure of trying Kilroy's Cow Flops and Elly sandwich this week.
Let me tell you ,I am in the food business and always seem to judge and
check out different aspects of the restaurant, like how clean it is the
prices,service and the product.
This little restaurant was super clean, super friendly staff ,great food
and great prices. What a nice change to Ellwood and they are homemade
pierogies, they have several different types of pierogies to chose from.
After having a great experience I telephoned family and friends who also
went on Friday and tried this great place they also had a great
experience and told me that when then went to leave there were people
waiting outside and the place was packed.
07/14/08
(27)
I do not understand why people feel that a woman is weak if they stay by
their mans side can you please explain this to be?
07/14/08
(28)
Lets hear of some juicy gossip on this site?????
07/14/08
(29)
I did not realize some of the affairs that have gone on at our local
schools can anyone shed some light on this matter?
07/14/08
(30)
All men are greatand respect women (7/11/08 #12)? That is not factual.
In fact males have throughout history and before thought of themselves
as being more important persons than females, and many of them have
harmed girls and women, and others.
Even men in uniforms, and male clerics, teachers, physicians, and of all
walks of life have had many in their numbers who have victimized
females, including their own family members. I find it ironic that when
someone criticizes a
male they are accused of being worse than the males who have
discriminated against, penalized, persecuted, forced themselves on and
in many other ways caused girls and women pain and hardships.
Yet for some reason it is considered unacceptable for someone to take
issue with the ways and means males have always preferred to not be
respectful of females to the extent that boys and men demand that
everyone value and treat males.
Certainly if females are supposed to take what awful things males have
said about and done to them/their kind, why should males be exempt from
being held accountable for their attitudes and behaviors which are
detrimental to girls and women, or anyone or however many?
Certainly if the "weaker sex" is to be willing and able to take what
they are subjected to," why shouldn't males be at least as willing and
able to take what someone has to say about them?
We have many poor examples of men in public offices and positions of
authority who weren't as "good" as we are told to believe was the case.
So why should males be glorified and given approval if they aren't as
benevolent toward females as they insist females must be toward them?
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07/11/08
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07/11/08
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07/10/08 (24)
check out what cadmium causes.
Inmetco uses cadmium.
Is this what they are dumping on us.
07/11/08
(03)
Many children and parents live each day with the hurt of not having a
relationship with a parent this is very common and many of us have deep
hurt because of a bitter divorce that either happened when we were young
or older. As I have stated before, I have held my family together for
the sake of my children I do not want my children to have to make
choices about their parents and be torn in many directions it is not
fair to them. I have alot of hurt in my marriage and yes I should have
left but I was not giving up my home and financial security I worked
24/7 raising my children and keeping peace at my home and trying to be a
good wife. I got to that point in my life that my husband could do what
ever he wanted and I could not let him tear me apart anymore yes the
affairs hurt but he was a great father and still is, the children are
everything to him and my children know of the problems they are all
older now and living their own life being great parents. My children
often ask why did I stay and the older they get the more they are
supported of my decisions. but you see I did not want my children to
choose so I did the best I could and stayed with their father. Trust me
this town talked about the affairs and everyone felt bad for me but I
was aware of the sistuation and kept my head high because I was not
putting my children through a divorce because mine would have been ugly.
07/11/08
(04)
7/9/08 (9)
What a rotten shame you don't know what you are talking about and sound
like someone who is happy to hear the worst about people. Don't let a
little thing like the truth get in your way, just keep spouting off your
rumors.
07/11/08
(05)
Why did the Tough Guy, spoiled brats post from 7-9 get deleted?
~EllwoodCity.org and its staff does not tolerate
posts that insult one another nor posts that disrupt ongoing discussion.
Full list of infractions can be found on our terms of service page
07/11/08
(06)
My electric bill has gone up 50%. Seriously. I have an all electric
house. New heat pump etc. I have NEVER had an electric bill this high.
Not in the winter with my heating and not in the summer with my air.
Of course, I
call them. They said there is no longer an "electric only" rate. I get a
winter rate and a summer rate. If I am all electric - it should remain
the same rate. And of course, the electric rates have gone up since June
1 she said. Anyone else all electric? I would like to compare notes!
07/11/08
(07)
The Jeep dealership did not move to the end of Beaver Falls. The
Dealership will remain on Lawrence ave, it is just under now ownership.
Kasing Dodge Chrysler Jeep will now own the dealership, so you will
still be able to get you vehicles serviced there.
Thank you for this info. When I'm wrong, I'll admit it. I was sadly
missinformed about the whole story. Once again...Thank You and "Welcome
Kasing's Dodge!".
07/11/08
(08)
Good old Ellwood Electric, I have a home in Ellwood that is a secondary
home as I work out of state. When I get my monthly bill, I am always
surprised the high price. In the summer I keep the
AC at 85 and in the winter the heat at 55 with no one there to open the
doors and all the shades closed I should have a very low bill. But if
things go the way they did last summer when I get my July and August
bill it will be at the very lest twice the amount. And of course when I
called and complained about the increase I was told the company that
supplies the power has raised there rate so Ellwood has to raise the
rates. It scares me to think what my rate will be when I am once again
living in the house. Oh btw, do they read the meter every month? I know
that the gas company is to lazy to that.
07/11/08
(09)
07/11/08 (10)
07/10/08 (15)
Inmetco does no more harm to the people of Ellwood than any other mill.
They wouldn't be around so long if they did. Also, they donate TONS of
money back to the community so quit your complaining.
who cares how much money they donate if their also donating cancer ? if
your kid got it would you feel better if i told you. well they donate
alot of money to ellwood so just bury your kid and dont complain.
07/11/08 (11)
You missed that one! How would anyone know what is going on 24/7 in
Ellport?
It was a jeep - lady driving and it was in the 400 block.
I know I was the one who seen it.
07/10/08 (23)
Someone posted that a woman was pulled over by the police on Golf Ave in
Ellport. I am amazed. I have lived in Ellport for over 55 years and have
never seen that happen even one time.
07/11/08 (12)
Hello all, I arrived in your town for your wonderful festival, that I
have always enjoyed. This year seemed very different, ok so we had a
woman running for candidate for president, does this give the female
population the right to try and control, lower and destroy the males in
your fine city. There has been a rash of this in the world and without
further adue I would like to say any woman acting in this manner should
consider, these men and all men work very hard to protect and care for
you in numerous ways.
This world does not belong to women, this is a man's world by the word
of God. Bible reader truly know that woman have there place and it is
supporting, remaining silent to public issues and most of all loving all
men for our freedom.
Freeedom was given to all by men at war whether it be on the battlefield
or in the mind of men, they have a God given instinct to uphold and
protect all women, so for today, lets give thanks to men and pray for
their strength.
To all the men out there in love with women that can't seem to
understand by their action they have belittle men to think they are not
good enough for these women. This behavior, can hurt men in ways that
they can not open up and share with women. God please give us all time
to reflect and examine our own character flaws, within this search
irractifing change can stop this need to make these men feel small,
release this act and all can remain happy. Give thanks to God and glory
will be done.
Amen
07/11/08 (13)
I am still on the "old" meter and my electric bills are outrageous...
The electric dept has no answers for me and my 'wheel" in the meter
spins so fast I can play a CD on it...
I was hoping the new meters were more accurate.
07/11/08 (14)
Pondering thought... I witnessed a gentleman sitting at a gravesite,
talking to his wife, with my tear filled eyes I sat there for a moment
and then approached him, with the intent to extend a smile and a hand to
hold. He calmly looked up at me weeping stating "why didn't I tell her I
loved her" loving her all my life and never having the nerve to tell
her.
I felt his pain as I stood there helpless, this experience gave me
something ponder and express. There are so many hurting people in this
world that for some reason that are experiencing this same situation, I
pray to God anyone reading this think about my experience, and trying
extending a hand or a hug to someone we all can say we know that is
hurting. God be with us all.
Amen
07/11/08 (15)
Has anyone spoken with "Dave" at that new place Keystone Sojourns? It's
a canoe trip/rental place that just opened in Ellport. I love canoeing
so I think he'd be a neat guy to talk to. I hope it succeeds but dont
know how many people in/near EC are into it. Hope it's not another flash
in the pan good idea that fails.
Why would I pay to canoe in the polluted Conequenssing Creek?
07/11/08 (16)
We too had a wonderfull time at your festival.
We thought the prices were great considering what food in the stores are
selling for.
Friends from Beaver
07/11/08 (17)
07/11/08 (18)
07/10/08 (01) "WE NEED A FORIEGN CAR DEALERSHIP IN ELWOOD!!!"
You may be in luck. I know a Pakistani who is interested in opening a
Ford dealership locally.
07/11/08 (19)
07/10/08 (11) "Wow."
Do not concern yourself with it, pastor. An anonymous forum encourages
attacks. I strongly recommend everyone retain their anonymity while
anyone can post here anonymously.
07/11/08 (20)
07/10/08 (16) "anyone know when Cs is going to open up??"
Right after Bs opens.
07/11/08 (21)
07/10/08 (25) "'1 gently used kitty litter pan' OMG!you have to be
kidding me?lmao!!!"
Maybe that is the cake for unwanted relatives visitors.
07/11/08 (22)
to post-07/10/08 (15)
Inmetco does no more harm to the people of Ellwood than any other mill.
They wouldn't be around so long if they did. Also, they donate TONS of
money back to the community so quit your complaining.
About tons of money name how much and when, didn't
think you could.
07/11/08 (23)
07/11/08 (24)
Does anyone have a solution to kill japanese beetles. Do those beetle
bags really work or is it better to not use them since they might just
attract the beetles that may not have been there without the bags?
Except for the tomatoes, they are eating everything in my garden !!
Please help.
07/11/08 (25)
Rep#19
I don't ever remember the festival being on Lawrence Ave, But I do
remember the weeklong sidewalk sales which was usually in the first week
of August. I also remember the Community band used to play in front of
the municipal building on Friday nights and yes all the stores were open
till 9:00 at night.
07/11/08 (26)
07/10/08 (15)
Inmetco does no more harm to the people of Ellwood than any other mill.
They wouldn't be around so long if they did. Also, they donate TONS of
money back to the community so quit your complaining.
And i agree other industries do harm.But Inmetco was just fined.Donated
money does not may it ok to dump toxic waste on our head.My point is if
Inmetco was fined by the DEP then what they are dumping on us is bad.
Inmetco is paying a fine to the DEP.The peopel of this community not the
DEP are the ones at risk.No donation makes it right.
07/11/08 (27)
07/10/08 (12)
As for the plank being thrown in front of the speeder, If the driver was
not speeding he would be able to stop in time so as to not hit the
plank. It could have been a child. You just want to start someting. You
probably are the speeder looking for a law suit. And I hope you get
caught!
That isn't true at all. The timing of your throw, the weight of the
board, the wind, the height, the force of the throw, and the attention
of the driver, have to be considered before allowing such a stupid act
to occur! I may or may not be the speeder you are referring to. I go
through Ellport quite often taking my kids to ball games. I have a
suggestion for you. Ask the people who park in front of the posted speed
limit signs to move their vehicles so those signs are clearly visible to
drivers! I drove down gulf last night and didn't see a single speed sign
until I made an effort. As for a law suit.. That would be the nicest
thing I would do to you.
07/11/08 (28)
Does any one else remember when the " Festival" was on Lawrence Ave.? I
know it was there for a few years before it moved to the park.
Sorry, but the Arts and Crafts Festival was never on Lawrence Avenue. I
was 11 years old when the festival started and it has always been in the
park...I grew up in the Park and have many fond memories of going to the
festival.
07/11/08 (29)
Ya know, that 'noone' word has always, well, bugged me. After the
question posed yesterday, I went to Merriam-Webster and typed it in.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noone
I guess it's a case of use your own judgment on it. But it still comes
up, like right this moment, underlined, saying that the computer
believes it to be incorrect.
07/11/08 (30)
Sincerely,
Pastor Dennis Craig - First Baptist Church
Youre apology is accepted.Howevre i just dont think you get it. You have
not lived her long enough to know the people or how good teh pastors
are. And youre constant posting on here leaving your name and
title. Cheepins your calling and the gospel. Many ministers in this town
have done a wonderful job of leading people to Christ. And helping
them. Without useing this sight to promote there church. The fact that you
must comment on evrything and answer everyone on here shows that you are
full of youself. Let this layperson give you some advice "Let him
increase, so you can decrease"
07/11/08 (31)
07/10/08 (20)
what is the correct way to write "no one"?? I believe that is the
correct way but I see more and more educated people writing "noone"
Funny, you mention that. I always thought the ones who used "noone" were
the uneducated ones. And I'll stand by that.
07/11/08 (32)
07/11/08 (33)
07/10/08
(01)
WE NEED A FORIEGN CAR DEALERSHIP IN ELWOOD!!!
07/10/08
(02)
seems to me that many of the posters here have major issues and need
professional guidance and not the type you get on soundoff...go to your
church pastor or an elder, even a former teacher or counselor...how
about an older relative or co-worker that you have bonded with...I would
not take advice from anyone posting on this site!!
07/10/08
(03)
RE: 07/09/08 (53)
I dialed the phone and he answered - my father. Not a stranger, but yet
one of my own making. He said hello, then repeated hello several times.
One more 'hello' with no response from my end, I'm sure he would've hung
up. Through my tears I said, "Dad? It's me, and I just called to tell
you I love you." I listened for a response. Quiet. That period of
silence told me this was wrong! How stupid I was! But then I noticed
that it wasn't silent, he was crying. And he told me he had always loved
me. Always. That it didn't matter how old I got to be, I would always be
his baby girl.
Yes this was very long... but so worth the read... especially the part
that I've included above... this part imparticular brought tears to my
eyes. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Far too many
parents burden their children with hurts like these... I hope some took
the time to read this and learn from it. ~T
07/10/08
(04)
07/10/08
(05)
The Jeep dealership did not move to the end of Beaver Falls. The
Dealership will remain on Lawrence ave, it is just under now ownership.
Kasing Dodge Chrysler Jeep will now own the dealership, so you will
still be able to get you vehicles serviced there.
07/10/08
(06)
Although signing your name to each and every post on Sunoff SOUNDS like
a good idea, it really isn't. What if someone writes a nasty post and
decides to sign someone else's name to it???
I have always enjoed this site because you can speak your mind and not
be judged by where you live, how much money you do (or do not) make,
where you work or what your last name is. On this site you freely
express your faceless opinion. I like it that way. Always have, always
will.
07/10/08
(07)
I never read long posts. I scan and scroll. Does anyone else do the
same?
07/10/08
(08)
To C.C. when the going gets tough shes tougher than most. me- P.B.
tooooofunnny!
07/10/08
(09)
To the person wanting to throw a plank out in the streets to slow down
speeders. Go ahead and do that and you will be paying for the repairs on
there cars and not to mention your hospital bills, when someone jumps
out of there car and beats the h_ll out of you. Have a nice day.
07/10/08
(10)
Dear Ashe's mom (7/9 (53))
Your story is remarkable. Through some portions, tears were streaming
down my cheeks. Not sure what else to say, but this is surely worth
reading a few times to understand how blessed we all are in this life
regardless of circumstances!! Thank you, and to the original poster
posing the question about a relationship with your dad, read this a few
times. You won't find better advice anywhere. Take it from Ashe's mom,
one who's been there.
07/10/08
(11)
Wow.
First, please let me apologize for a few things.
At no point was I ever trying to insinuate that I am better than any
other preacher in this area. I am well aware of the traditions and
ministries which have gone on for many years in Ellwood.
Secondly, adding my name to my posts is not a way for me to "advertise
myself" or my church. I put my name on my posts because I am not ashamed
of anything I say or have said. I am not afraid of repercussions,
because anything said in an open debate is healthy.
Mainly, I honestly hope that people do not get the wrong idea about me
or what i say. I am not judging anyone, nor do i find that it is my job
to correct people. However, I have been given a calling by God, as have
many other ministers, to speak God's truth. I don't have a corner on the
truth. I don't have the only opinion out there. However, I believe that
what I speak is biblically based, and I stand by that.
Finally, I never want to hurt or harm anyone. If you were hurt by
anything I have said, i sincerely apologize. My only desire is for the
Christian community to be united in Ellwood. I don't want division in
the body. I am also not willing to stand by if something is being said
regarding Christianity which is not true. Take that for what it's worth.
I hope you will understand where I am coming from. if not, I would love
nothing more than to meet with any of you who have questions or who are
upset. Maybe a cup of coffee at Thanks-a-latte or a burger at Christy's.
After saying all of that, I will close with the fact that my ultimate
desire in all that i do is that people would come to a closer
relationship with Jesus. I could care less about fame or name notoriety.
I simply want people to stop being judged in church, stop being afraid
of coming to church. Come as you are, and let Christ make you what you
can become.
Sincerely,
Pastor Dennis Craig - First Baptist Church
07/10/08
(12)
As for the plank being thrown in front of the speeder, If the driver was
not speeding he would be able to stop in time so as to not hit the
plank. It could have been a child. You just want to start someting. You
probably are the speeder looking for a law suit. And I hope you get
caught!
07/10/08
(13)
I think quite a few people on this site need to see a doctor - this is
like a Soap Opera....I don't want to hear about your problems - get over
it...we all have problems - get some help....
07/10/08
(14)
since we got a new digital meter our bills are almost 1/2 of what they
used to be. i'm sure once they realize the money they will be losing out
on they will find 'fault' with the digital meters and go back to the
'special' ones we used to have. my bill is now more in-line with what i
used to pay at my old larger house.
07/10/08
(15)
Inmetco does no more harm to the people of Ellwood than any other mill.
They wouldn't be around so long if they did. Also, they donate TONS of
money back to the community so quit your complaining.
07/10/08
(16)
anyone know when Cs is going to open up??
07/10/08
(17)
07/10/08
(18)
07/10/08
(19)
Does any one else remember when the " Festival" was on Lawrence Ave.? I
know it was there for a few years before it moved to the park.
07/10/08
(20)
what is the correct way to write "no one"?? I believe that is the
correct way but I see more and more educated people writing "noone"
07/10/08
(21)
some of the novels posted here recently need to send their letters to
Dear Abby or Oprah or Dr. Phil
07/10/08
(22)
Has anyone spoken with "Dave" at that new place Keystone Sojourns? It's
a canoe trip/rental place that just opened in Ellport. I love canoeing
so I think he'd be a neat guy to talk to. I hope it succeeds but dont
know how many people in/near EC are into it. Hope it's not another flash
in the pan good idea that fails.
07/10/08
(23)
Someone posted that a woman was pulled over by the police on Golf Ave in
Ellport. I am amazed. I have lived in Ellport for over 55 years and have
never seen that happen even one time.
07/10/08
(24)
check out what cadmium causes.
07/10/08
(25)
1 gently used kitty litter pan
OMG!you have to be kidding me?lmao!!!
07/10/08
(27)
To post 07/09/08 (26)
Dom Vicarri has such an imagination - I live in the Park and there were
not 40,000 people at this year's festival .......please....add some more
tables so we can sit down when we eat....for the small amount of
visitors there were not enough tables.....
How did you count all the people?
07/10/08
(28)
Yes, I did get an electric bill since the new meters were installed. It
is insane. dated 6/24/08 consumption adj. 232KW. I read the meter on
6/24 and got 543KW. billed for the 232. Did not get a reading for 5/24
and I am waiting for an explanation. To date - 7/8 the reading is 749KW.
We sit in the dark, unplug the TV when not in use, cannot afford the run
the AC. Do you realize what my bill will be by 7/24 @.1283 per KW. I
cannot get an educated explanation. Only because I doubt if the dept.
knows what to say. I have complained, but I do not get a sensible
answer.
Where is my May 24 reading?
A.L.
07/10/08
(29)
07/09/08 (53)
Re: 07/08/08 (14)i would like some advice. (Mom and Dad)
People may be upset that this is so long, so I have asked the moderator
to post this last. Less wear and tear on the scroll wheel.
Not having visited this site in a while, I'm glad I finally did today.
Having experienced a similar situation in past years, here goes:
thank you very much for this post. i'm not the one who was seeking the
advice but i'm a mother who is guilty of doing my best over the years to
make my husband pay for what i considered him to not be a good husband
to me. reading all of these posts makes me sorry to say the least. he
really didnt deserve to lose his kids. i'm going to take some time to
soul search and hopefully have the courage to rectify this. they all
deserved better.
07/10/08
(30)
$3 for a bowl of pasta not $4
07/10/08
(31)
Enough about the prices of food at the festival so you had to pay $1
more or .50 more - hasn't your grocery bill gone up? Mine has - these
are our community organizations, church organizations and school
organizations - let them have their fundraisers most of them will
benefit you in the end anyway!
07/10/08
(32)
07/10/08
(33)
to the boy who needed advice on his mother lying to him about his dad.
heres my advice: welcome to the real world.this kind of stuff happens
all the time and your not alone. if you ever marry and have kids and
your marriage ends make sure you have legal access to your kids and
spend time with them no matter what the cost. dont ever give the wife
the opportunity to lie about you. always be civil in front of the kids
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