Orchids and Onions

' Metro readers, we are reformulating the Orchids and Onions. We intend to follow what is happening with items mentioned in Onions and will continue tracking each one until the problem is addressed. For Orchids, we are looking for an action out of the ordinary that epitomizes the best of life in a democratic society and that motivates others to take action. Submit your suggestions to Metroreaders\@earthlink.net. We're looking for an editor for O & O column, too. Anyone interested?

Orchids to Nancy Karicaga for turning her concerns into action by organizing a neighborhood vigil to mark the fifth year of the war in Iraq.

Orchids to Lori del Mar and Jeanne Nixon for coming up with the idea, organizing a campaign, and motivating neighbors in the Melrose High Hopes NCPC Beat 27X to sponsor scholarships for 30 Horace Mann Elementary School students at the Boys & Girls Club.