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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

High Five: Janet Boyington

The Spokesman-Review

Janet Boyington

Janet Boyington is a real asset to Beyond Beads, 12021 E. Sprague Ave., in Spokane Valley.

My day might be hectic, but once I walk into this tranquil, colorful store, Boyington’s smile and calm demeanor make me feel instantly relaxed.

I’m not a beader and have made only a few very small purchases. Nonetheless, after my first visit, Boyington greeted me by name as if I were a longtime valued customer. She helped me put together some jump rings for earrings when my hands were too shaky after an arm injury. She spent a lot of time helping me choose a pendant to match a challenging top and found the perfect thing. Her keen and creative eye for color and style is top-notch. And her patience is phenomenal – I certainly tested it with indecision that would have driven most people to distraction.

Boyington has worked at Beyond Beads for a year. “It’s an outlet for my creativity. I love working with people; they energize me. I get pumped up.”

Beyond Beads has a great treasure that’s not in a display case. Her name is Janet Boyingtion.

– Deborah Chan, Spokane Valley

Thanks, STA, for daily service

Despite the depth and the persistence of snow and ice and the difficulty of winter driving, the STA arrived at our corner on the South Hill on time every day and deserves a very large measure of thanks for getting us to our destinations with courtesy, care and skill.

We are grateful for their service to our community. Thank you.

– John Bonnier, South Spokane

STA bus drivers ‘do a great job’

I have used the STA bus system these past snow-filled days and I want to make it known to our city that our bus drivers do a great job.

I walked a little bit to the bus stop, boarded a warm bus and was greeted by a smiling bus driver each time. One driver even called ahead to see if my connecting bus was going to be on time. Each driver let me off at the least snowy place so I would not have to step in deep snow.

Each day I arrived at my destination on time and did not have to shovel out my driveway, warm up my car and get into traffic that was, in my view, somewhat dangerous place to be.

These drivers drove all day in “white-knuckle” driving weather and did not complain. So I am saying thanks to these drivers and also. Good job !!

– Kathleen Gray, North Spokane

DOC deserves many thanks

On behalf of Coalition of Responsible Disabled we would like to say “Thank you” to the Department of Corrections Community Justice Center during the recent snowstorm. They put in countless hours of service to help many people with disabilities who could not otherwise remove the snow.

The DOC was readily available to shovel walkways, ramps and driveways in order to provide the needed access for folks to get out and fully participate in their daily responsibilities. We are grateful to have such a program that provides a much-needed service on behalf of people with disabilities. Again, a big “thank you” to the Department of Corrections Community Justice Center for all you do in our community.

– Linda McClain, executive director of CORD

Folks are kind, generous

This week my car got stuck on the unplowed street that we live on. To my surprise, three middle-aged women stopped their shoveling and proceeded to dig me out. Thank you, Amazons.

Then today my snowplow service called to ask if my son was in the (military) service. He was due back from the Middle East on Monday. We were worried about his finding 2 feet of snow in his driveway.

When I answered that yes, he is, the caller said there will be no charge and please thank him for his service to his country. Another thank you goes out.

I guess that this is what “neighbors helping neighbors” really means.

– Jerry Littlemore Sr., Spokane