
🔄 Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary buzzes with community projects and celebrations. The local Rotary club met on Cinco de Mayo to discuss pending receipts from HopeTownOhio and plans for Renaissance Family Center benches. Members received updates from the District Conference, which highlighted the need for youth protection officers and encouraged more inclusive family participation. Financial matters were addressed, including signature requirements for checks and upcoming officer announcements. The meeting concluded with "Happy Bucks" celebrating family visits, Boys' State attendance, and successful fishing trips as members prepare to plant flowers near the TCRM Trail.
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🔒 Township hacked, but quick action saves the day. Burton Township Trustees unanimously approved a contract with Geauga County Automatic Data Processing board after discovering an email breach on April 24. Fiscal Officer Katie O'Neill reported that county officials notified her of the incident, and ADP responded within 15 hours to provide immediate assistance. Thanks to their guidance and O'Neill's swift implementation of recommended steps, nothing was lost in the cyberattack. The new contract will provide ongoing cyber security for all township email accounts.
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🌱 Chagrin Falls students and alumni team up for community cleanup. The Chagrin Falls Alumni Association partnered with the high school's ChaGreen Environmental Club to beautify the village during their annual Earth Day event. Meanwhile, four middle school students earned Student of the Month honors for exemplifying the school's "Tiger Techniques" of Think, Integrity, Grit, Effort and Responsibility. The high school's production of "Godspell" received multiple Dazzle Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Technical Execution. Student-led clubs like Business Professionals of America, STEM Club, and Mock Trial showcased their achievements at a recent board meeting, highlighting the district's commitment to personalized learning experiences.
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