Orchids & Onions
ORCHID: To Joey Pritchard, 18, a patient at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Howland since Christmas, for rediscovering his artistic skills with the little limb movement he has remaining in his body. The victim of a motorcycle accident in June, Pritchard lost the use of his legs and most of the use of his arms. In Hillside he rediscovered his love of art and has painted about 20 pictures. ORCHID: To the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office for organizing a sweep that netted 75 arrests, putting a big dent in the 300 warrants that authorities had outstanding. ORCHID: Posthumously to Marie Marsh for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for her participation as a Women Airforce Service Pilot during World War II. The women were stationed at 120 Army bases and flew more than 60 million miles in every type of aircraft used in combat. Marsh’s daughter, Janet Marsh-Lloyd, received the medal in Marie’s absenc.
» Full StoryCommissioners should look for overseer
Services provided through the Trumbull County Senior Levy are invaluable. The $2.3 million per year helps Trumbull’s senior citizens with transportation, meals and personal services like lawn mowing, home maintenance and personal activities.
» Full StoryMcDonald schools should give details
The McDonald Board of Education has impressively addressed a financial nightmare. Its members have made nearly $1 million in cuts that, from our observation, have the least amount of impact on education.
» Full StoryFor Lakeview, here’s a few suggestions
When the Lakeview Board of Education decided last month to place a 3.75-mill additional levy on the May primary ballot, Superintendent Bob Wilson said, ‘‘I know the economy is bad, but I don’t know what else we can do.
» Full StoryWith taxes, don’t forget the EITC
As tax day approaches, we want to remind Trumbull County residents who qualify to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
» Full StoryPunish wiseguy airport controller
Apparently one recent day seemed like a routine one to an air traffic controller at Kennedy Airport in New York City.
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