Good morning, Geauga County. Pi isn't just a mathematical constant—it's become a delicious celebration at St. Helen School, where fourth graders recently combined mathematical learning with actual pie consumption. While these young mathematicians were memorizing digits and calculating circle areas, the entire school has transformed into a giant peach wonderland with life-sized insects and peachy decorations as part of their "One School, One Book" program featuring Roald Dahl's classic.
Beyond the classroom walls, Geauga County is addressing more serious matters with the unanimous establishment of an overdose and suicide fatality review committee, bringing together experts to analyze trends and implement prevention strategies. Meanwhile, excellence shines at the Chardon Chamber's recent awards ceremony, where businesses like Blue Lake Cleaning and D&S Automotive received top honors, while three promising Chardon High School seniors secured $1,500 scholarships for their exceptional achievements and community contributions.
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🔢 St. Helen students celebrate Pi Day with math and pie. Fourth-graders enjoyed learning about circle areas, participated in a pi-memorization contest, and ended with personal pie treats. Meanwhile, the entire school is engaged in a "One School, One Book" program featuring "James and the Giant Peach." The building has been transformed with life-sized insects and peach-themed decorations while students enjoy daily activities including trivia, insect investigations, and peach taste testing. The program will culminate with a junior high performance of the play.
🚨 Geauga County tackles rising overdose and suicide rates head-on. County Commissioners unanimously voted to establish an overdose and suicide fatality review committee on March 18. This initiative will bring together public health officials, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and community leaders to analyze deaths, identify systemic gaps, and implement prevention strategies. The committee, authorized under Ohio law, represents a renewed effort after previous attempts "fizzled out," according to Commissioner Carolyn Brakey. The data-driven approach aims to address and prevent these fatalities throughout the county.
🏆 Chardon Chamber celebrates local excellence with awards and scholarships. The Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding businesses and community leaders at its recent banquet, honoring Blue Lake Cleaning as Small Business of the Year and D&S Automotive as Big Business of the Year. Susan Parker received the Businessperson of the Year award, while Joyce Perrico earned the Maple Leaf Community Impact Award for founding Chardon Eats initiatives. Additionally, the Chamber awarded $1,500 scholarships to three Chardon High School seniors—Iker Amaro, Ella Henderson, and Dane Schinness—for their exceptional achievements and community contributions.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Ranch Haven Woods Beauty Awaits: Priced at $329,900, this charming 1,829 sq ft ranch on 1.33 wooded acres in West Geauga offers an open floor plan, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a cozy sunroom, and an attached two-car garage.
Spacious Colonial Woods Retreat: A stunning 4-bedroom colonial on 1.8 wooded acres at a cul-de-sac for $449,900. This home features a vaulted family room, first-floor master suite, sunroom, and chef's kitchen, with major updates completed since 2015.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
💰 Financial Friday
Consider setting up an automatic savings plan that transfers a fixed percentage of your paycheck into a separate savings account; this "pay yourself first" approach can help you build an emergency fund without even thinking about it.
🙏 In Remembrance
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