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I have a way to fix the economy. There are 40 million people over the age of 50 in the work force. Give them all $1 million apiece for early retirement with the following stipulations: they must retire — 40 million jobs are opened — unemployment fixed; they must buy a new car — 40 million cars ordered — auto industry fixed; they must buy a new house or fix up their house — housing crisis fixed. It doesn't get any easier than that.

I was going north on Route 100 where the expressway ends at Quigley Motors and I witnessed a road rage incident. Some clown on a motorcycle created his own lane and pulled up beside a school van and was yelling at the driver because he thought he was cut off. The van was in the right lane and continued going straight in the right lane, or should he have gone into the left lane? Was the van or the motorcyclist correct?

VERY CONFUSING INTERSECTION

The Borough of Phoenixville stinks when it comes to removing the snow. They don't even clean the curbs off on Main or Bridge streets. The snow lies there, yet they go around and ticket homeowners for not removing snow within 24 hours. The stores downtown don't care, either. They just throw it at the edge of the sidewalk instead of cleaning it into the street so the borough can then clean the street.

Isn't it amazing that since Scott Brown got elected in Massachusetts, the only thing the Democrats can talk about is bipartisanship? Up to that point they never even heard of it. They probably couldn't even spell it.

To the OJR taxpayer complaining about the hugging and kissing, with all the hate and despair in this country, we sure wouldn't want a little love and compassion showing through now, would we? It would just ruin everything.

The fox is in the Pottstown henhouse. The tax base is shrinking. The school board five, ignoring financial facts, vote for fancy window renovation. The rich member on board, with backing, says he's donating $20,000 for the architect's design. The sum total: the overtaxed property owners are stuck again with the bill, the final bill in the hundred thousands.

In response to Wayne Lahr's letter about teachers not being to blame for the pension crisis, of course they are. If there weren't any teachers, there wouldn't be a pension crisis now, would there? The fact is, every contract they threaten to strike and eventually get what they want. It's time to take away the right to strike and restore the system to the way it used to be. Also, no administrator is worth over $100,000 a year.

To the new neighbor in Gilbertsville wanting to know what to do with the shrubs, you have to take them yourself to the municipal building and that's on Municipal Drive right behind Bermont Motors.

To the OJR taxpayer about high school kids kissing, hugging, making out and fondling, all of a sudden it's a teacher's responsibility to raise your kids? Why not use the word parenting: teaching your kids how to act responsibly when in public.

A TEACHER WHO'S TIRED OF BEING DUMPED ON BY THE PUBLIC

I'm calling in to give special thanks to Diamond Waste Disposal guys for doing a really great job. I am so glad I changed to them when my old trash hauler was going to match prices. Thanks again for the cheaper rates and great service.

SATISFIED CUSTOMER

I am an organ donor, I also wear a helmet and a seatbelt and very proud to do that. I've also taken a motorcycle safety course and have taken truck driving courses and would like to take a car driving course.

BIKER DAVE

Except for the county and state plows, they should make it a law that no private plows can put their plows across the road. The main reason is because they leave piles of snow across the road and when you're driving, it catches you and you slide and crash. I spoke with a police officer, and if he was right, he said if you crash because of that, you could sue whoever did it. I'd be the last person to sue anybody but I would sue for stupidity.

We've all seen people who can't drive in the snow — they don't belong on the road. But have you ever seen anybody with a snow plow on their pick up truck that they can't plow? Honestly, they should stay home.

I used to plow snow for businesses years ago and the one thing I did learn fast was don't pile snow up near the business. Push it away from the doors out into the parking lot. It makes it easier for people to park and get in the store.

Where's Al Gore when you need him? I need him to come shovel some of this global warming out of my driveway.

A CURIOUS ONE

The three crossword words: bassi, toric, betake are in Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Bassi is a plural.

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Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, will provide "An Update on the Current Status of the Middle East." Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5 for students, and includes lunch. Child care is available by reservation for $4 a child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.

Tuesday

Aphid and Virus Management Workshop – WSU Extension is presenting this workshop for farmers that will discuss aphid and virus management in legume crops from 8-10 a.m. at the Harvester Restaurant in Spangle, 401 W. First. The workshop is free and a no-host breakfast will be available. For more information, call (509) 477-2167.

Washington Policy Center Eastern Washington Office Kick Off Reception – Join in celebrating the policy center's opening of its Eastern Washington offices. Food and drinks will be provided. 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. RSVP by calling (509) 570-2384.

Wednesday

Business Marketing and Sales Workshop – SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to identify prospective customers, how to attract them to your business and how to get them to buy your products and services, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register.

Twitter 101 – SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to use Twitter, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ITT Technical Institute, 13518 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Please bring your own lunch. Free. For more information, call (509) 353-2800.

Thursday

Executive Connect Breakfast: "The New Game of Business" – Connect Northwest will host this networking event for executives featuring Chris Majer, CEO of the Human Potential Project. 7-9 a.m. at The Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $30 and includes breakfast. Call (509) 358-2114 to register or for more information.

ASWA General Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter No. 4 will hold its monthly meeting featuring Marie Rice, CPA, who will discuss fraud. 5:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $15/students, $20/ASWA members, $25/non-members and guests, and includes dinner. CPE credit available. For more information, visit www.aswa4.org.

Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – Networking event will feature Larry Vierra who will discuss "How to Secure Your Computers and Sensitive Data." 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Ave. Free. Call (509) 389-7290 for information.

Saturday

Mind, Body, Spirit Holistic Fair – The Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce will host this event featuring various speakers and vendors from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free parking and admission. For more information, call (509) 389-7290.

Conventions

Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 11,000 attendees.

International Auto Show – Today and Monday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 13,000 attendees.

12th Annual Spokane Golf Show – Saturday through Feb. 21, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.

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Adrienne Brant recogbized for work with young children

Adrienne Brant, of Avon, has been awarded a Child Development Associate Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., which represents the early childhood education profession. CDA is the only major national effort to improve early childhood education and care by evaluation and recognition the skills of individuals providing care.

Lorain city, auditor given reporting certificate

Lorain city and Auditor Ron Mantini was given a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting on Feb. 5 from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award covers the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2008. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its financial management staff. Mantini has been awarded this certificate for 10 consecutive years. The city has received it for 15 consecutive years.

Sprenger Retirement Centers changes name

Sprenger Retirement Centers has changed its name to Sprenger Health Care Systems.

The name change marks 50 years of growth and expansion. Sprenger Health Care Systems has added home health care to its list of services. Established in 1959, Sprenger Health Care Systems has grown from one, 26-bed nursing facility, to nine retirement communities with more than 1400 units throughout Northeast Ohio.

School bus provider assists with hostage training, president's visit

First Student, the school bus provider for Lorain City Schools and Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, recently provided an out-of-service bus to the Lorain Police Department's SWAT team to conduct hostage training. The department was able to use the bus to recreate an actual emergency situation without limitations. The company also provided buses for use during President Barack Obama's motorcade during his visit to Elyria. With its buses, the company is in the position to assist local authorities with training sessions and can mobilize in emergency situations as well.

Association of Realtors moves to new headquarters

The Lorain County Association of Realtors has moved. New headquarters are 5321 Meadow Lane Ct, Sheffield Village. For more information, call (440) 328-4210 or toll free (866) 364-2587. Fax them at (866) 371-7492.

Smiley Automotive Inc. named Business of the Year for contribution to Milan

Smiley Automotive Inc. has been named Business of the Year by the Milan Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the award is to recognize a local business that has made a significant contribution to Milan in recent years. Smiley is in its fifth year of operation. At 383 Milan Ave., the company is committed to offering the widest selection of high-quality used and pre-owned cars, trucks and motorcycles, along with complete auto research and financing services.

Love-A-Stray receives funds

The Love-A-Stray Animal Rescue, Avon Lake, was one of 10 shelters in the United States to receive donated funds from The Refined Feline, a manufacturer of award-winning, high-end cat towers and litter box furniture.

The Refined Feline called upon cat owners across the United States to choose 10 shelters to receive money raised from a "Feed 500 Felines" program. The program's goal was to feed 500 cats, but it surpassed the goal and was able to feed more than 3,000 of America's shelter cats.

Ellen Quimper, president of Love-A-Stray, said the undisclosed amount of money from The Refined Feline will help more than usual because they have experienced higher than normal rates of cats, kittens, dogs and puppies due to foreclosure and eviction.