ORCHID: To Cortland City Council for its resolution in support of renaming the city’s East Main Street Bridge the “Vietnam Memorial Bridge.” The bridge would be renamed in honor of Private First Class Andrew Sinchak Jr. and Specialist 4 Terrance Weant, two Lakeview High School graduates killed in action while serving with the Army during the Vietnam War. If the remaining steps are approved, a plaque will be installed on the bridge. It’s a wonderful tribute for these soldiers who gave their lives while serving our country.

ORCHID: To Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland and to all those involved in returning the historical presentation of the two-day Chautauqua event to Trumbull County this week. The event features wonderful theatrical performances under a big tent about different events in Ohio history. The free educational and entertaining Ohio Chautauqua performances always are well attended and enjoyed.

ONION: To Newton Falls Mayor Ken Kline for abstaining from a vote to transfer the Newton Falls Community Center property from control of the Newton Falls Community Improvement Corporation to the village. Kline said he did not agree with the transfer, but still didn’t want to vote “no,” so instead, he just abstained as a member of the CIC. Officials who want to vote “no,” should vote “no.” We believe abstentions should be used to avoid voting on issues only where a conflict of interest exists — not to get out of taking a stand on an issue. By the way, the issue passed.

ORCHID: To Western Reserve Transit Authority for aggressively seeking and being awarded three federal grants totaling nearly $8.5 million, with the money coming from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Some will go toward constructing and improving WRTA’s facility for bus maintenance and operations, some to fund completion of engineering and final design of the reconstruction of the Federal Street station and the third grant will help replace older buses with reduced- emission models. This is a great job of being proactive in making improvements to this vital local public transportation agency.

ORCHID: To the Butler Institute of American Art for bringing the artwork of KISS band member Paul Stanley to the Youngstown museum. The art exhibition titled “Paul Stanley: The Other Side” will be on display Aug. 13 through Oct. 8. Stanley also is set to attend a private reception at the Youngstown Museum in August, a major fundraiser to assist the Butler with accessibility. Stanley’s artwork was praised by Butler Executive Director Louis A. Zona, who said Stanley’s “work can be viewed as a celebration of our visual universe.” Undoubtedly the work of the lead singer and guitarist from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band will draw inquisitive visitors to the art museum, including many who probably have never been there.