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ORCHID: To the Mahoning Valley Women's Suffragists organization and to nine women the group honored last week for their embodiment of the spirit of the legendary women who started the suffrage movement. The honors were bestowed to help mark last month's 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The group continues the work for other important women's equality issues, including equal pay for the same job as men and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
ORCHID: To Youngstown State University alumni Suellen and Michael Weir, for giving back to their alma mater with a $1 million gift to establish a new scholarship intended to relieve financial barriers for students studying engineering or science. The award could cover 50 percent of the successful recipient's tuition. Suellen received her bachelor's degree in education from YSU in 1973. Michael earned his bachelor's degree from YSU in mechanical engineering in 1971 and a master's in business administration in 1977.
ONION: To vandals that damaged parts of the beautiful Woodland Park in McDonald this week by spray painting profanity on the restroom building and park benches and throwing trash and garbage around the park. The damage meant some parts of the park had to be closed. We hope McDonald police are able to arrest the vandals and see that they are fully prosecuted -- to punish and teach lessons and also to send a message to other sad individuals who might think this kind of disruption is entertaining.
ORCHID: To Kinsman community members who formed the Friends of Kinsman Committee, with the goal of raising funds to support community needs. The current need is to raise money to build a new garage to house the cars for the Kinsman Police Department. The group intends to host fundraisers like sub sales and yard sales and seek donations for worthwhile projects.
ORCHID: To Chestnut Rudge Church of God in Hubbard for its recent distribution of free new sneakers to needy area children in grades K-12. The program means kids in need are able to go back to school with brand new shoes.
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