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l ORCHID: To Tribune Chronicle spelling champ Riki Kaiser, 12, of Bloomfield, who made it through the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington before falling short. Riki is anticipating another chance next year.

l ORCHID: To Champion and Bristol varsity softball teams, whose successful seasons came to an end this week, after they each fell in the regional championship game. Each team should be proud of its hard work, winning season and district title.

l ONION: To the Ohio EPA for continuing to hold Trumbull County to septic system regulations higher than those in the 87 other Ohio counties. The rules came 10 years ago because of the county’s then-failure to enforce septic rules. It’s time to stop the punishment and move on.

l ORCHID: To Cortland resident Kenneth DelPiero for having the strength and drive to use a walker to stand and receive his high school diploma this week during Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s graduation ceremonies. He overcame challenges brought on by serious injuries suffered in a recent car crash.

l ORCHID: To all the area’s high school graduates who have worked hard during their elementary, middle school and high school careers to get to this point in their lives. We wish them good luck as they enter this new chapter of their lives and urge them to represent the Trumbull-Mahoning County area with high standards and pride.

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ORCHID: To Howland Township trustees for approving renaming a small bridge on East Market Street as “Vietnam Veterans Bridge.” The gesture is a small symbol of appreciation for the dedicated service from our Vietnam veterans.

ORCHID: To Kathy Cook, president, Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital, who was named this week as recipient of the 2016 Athena award, given annually in recognition of area business and professional women who demonstrate career excellence, provide leadership in the community and contribute to the growth of other professional women.

ONION: To Farmington Township Trustees for nixing a proposal to form a joint fire district with neighboring Bristol because Farmington voters recently approved a levy to fund a fire station with full-time fire and EMS staff. Why not work together to accomplish the same goal and save money for both communities in the process?

ORCHID: To Elba and Flor “Shorty” Navarro, who donated $1 million to Youngstown State University to fund a scholarship endowment for students.

ORCHID: To 63 local athletes from Fairhaven school and workshop who competed in this year’s Trumbull County Special Olympics hosted this year by Girard City Schools. In all, more than 270 athletes from seven nearby school systems and four counties competed in the games, which represents Area 11 of the state.

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l ORCHID: To Frank and Norma Watson of Canfield for pledging $1 million toward development of a new Student Success Center at Youngstown State University.

l ORCHID: To the Birds of Flight Sanctuary and its director, Heather Merritt, for coming out late Monday to assist after a family of geese was struck and killed on East Market Street in Warren.

l ONION: To the driver who plowed through the roadway, killing the geese. The stretch of road is specifically marked with a sign as a well-known crossing for ducks and geese, due to ponds on both sides of the road. Drivers need to be aware.

l ORCHID: To Austintown Fitch family and consumer science teacher Donna Burnell, who originated the idea for “Kritti’s Closet,” and to Fitch students who are helping make it a reality. Kritti’s Closet is a room at the school where needy students can find clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.

l ONION: To the city of Warren for leaving a gaping hole in Vine Avenue for months after a winter utility line repair. The hole is on the list for repair come June. What’s taking so long?

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l ORCHID: To Howland neurologist Dr. Holly Maggiano, who recently was honored by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter with the 2016 Champion Award, in recognition for her efforts to fight this life-altering disease.

l ORCHID: To Champion Central Elementary School principal Alexandra Nannicola, who was honored recently as Ohio’s 2016 “National Distinguished Principal Elementary Level.” She will be honored this fall in Washington.

l ONION: To Champion Township trustees for their reconfiguration of the fire department that now will have a chief, three captains and three full-time firefighters. Sure, some lieutenant positions were eliminated in an attempt to save money, but the new setup still means there is more than one supervisor per firefighter. We see that as excessive.

l ORCHID: To 2014 Howland High School graduate John LaVange, who sealed his legacy with The Ohio State University Marching Band when he was named this year’s head drum major. LaVange will be leading the band on the Ohio Stadium football field this season, an honor often only dreamed of by little musicians all over Ohio.

l ORCHID: To the more than 450 McDonald High School students who worked to clean and beautify the community this week as part of Positive Impact Day.

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