COLUMBIANA CORNER From mischief makers to chief lawmakers?
As Columbiana City Council recently set trick-or-treat hours for the city, Police Chief John Krawchyk said there have been few problems in recent years with the 5-7 p.m. time slot on Halloween night.
"That's because I grew up," Councilman Devin Witt cracked.
"The best egg throwers are all on council now," Councilman William Kimpel added.
'Camp Buckeye'
Pupils in Buckeye Elementary School in Salem recently began using modular classrooms set up outside their overcrowded school, and the youngsters already have come up with their own name for the units.
They've dubbed them "cabins," Superintendent Dr. David Brobeck said.
The units are new and modern, but the flooring in them resembles wood and an attached canopy and deck are made of wood.
The features give the units a rustic appearance, prompting the pupils to call them cabins, Brobeck explained.
"It looks outdoorsy," he said, adding that he's considering having a "Camp Buckeye" sign erected outside the classrooms.
A drive to work
Harry Arkwright of Lisbon retired recently as a bus driver for the Leetonia Schools. Driving bus No. 7 for eight years, Arkwright, 62, never missed a day of work.
Maintenance supervisor Herman Frank said he hated to lose Arkwright because "he's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. ... All the kids love him," he said.
Arkwright said he's been blessed with good health throughout his life, and he believes that in any job an employee has an obligation to be at work whenever possible.
"I love this job and I love the kids," he said. "The kids become a part of you. When I told them I was quitting I almost started to cry."
The kids likely haven't seen the last of Arkwright, however. He'll remain in the area and be available to return as a substitute driver.
XCONTRIBUTORS: Nancy Tullis and Norman Leigh of the Salem Bureau.
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