TO THE LETTER: First-grade speller Leah Bitner, 7, of Bristolville, left, concentrates as she spells a word in the 20th annual spelling be at the Trumbull County Fair. Crossing her fingers to help her

TO THE LETTER: First-grade speller Leah Bitner, 7, of Bristolville, left, concentrates as she spells a word in the 20th annual spelling be at the Trumbull County Fair. Crossing her fingers to help her friend is Hannah Waterman, 6, above. The spelling bee is sponsored by the Historical Village Association of Trumbull County and the Retired Teachers Association of Trumbull County.