COLUMBIANA CORNER For some, law enforcement can open doors

Most people picture police officers fighting crime and writing tickets.
But their job sometimes involves just lending someone a hand.
Such was the case recently when police were called to a business parking lot along East State Street in Salem to help a motorist.
When they arrived, officers discovered an elderly woman who was unable to get out of her car because she couldn't figure out how to work its electric locks.
The officer coached her in operating the devices, and eventually, she got out.
County flags
Columbiana County is offering the public an opportunity to show its colors.
The county is selling official county flags. The full-size banners go for $30 each.
Designed in 1972, the flag has a green background and uses various design symbols to represent the county's 18 townships, the Indians who once inhabited the region and the presence of the Ohio River.
For more information, call the county commissioners office at (330) 424-9511, Ext. 624.
Round of applause
During lunch at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center's annual job fair recently, Bev Grappy, school-to-work supervisor, introduced school personnel to the business, school and military representatives in attendance. She first introduced career center Superintendent Edna Anderson, then politely asked the guests to hold their applause until she finished the introductions.
"They don't expect your applause anyway," Grappy said to those in attendance.
"I did," Anderson cracked.
XCONTRIBUTORS: Norman Leigh and Nancy Tullis of the Salem Bureau.