TEN OF MANY REASONS TO VOTE NO

Here is 10 reasons to vote NO on May 7th, 2013

1. You just passed a renewal levy in November 2012.

2. Your water rates just increased. More increases to come

3. Your trash pick-up rates increased without your knowledge.

4. The health department wants to put a levy on the ballot to keep it open and operating.

5. The Mayor and City Council members take the homeowners for granted.

6. City is paying your tax dollars out in lawsuits.(this could be avoided)

7. The residents get nothing back for the money they already pay in taxes.

8. 70% of the budget is spent on police and fire departments.

9. 10 or more police and fire men are making $120.000.00 a year or more.

10. Let the new development coming to Norwood pay for something.

Stay tune...........there will be another list of 10 reasons to vote NO on May 7th.

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         MAY 7th ON THE NEW TAX

CAR CHASE.. MIDDLE OF THE DAY?

 

NORWOOD, Ohio —Police have arrested one suspect after a brief pursuit.

Norwood police said they attempted to stop a vehicle around 3:35 p.m. Tuesday.

The pursuit began on Reading Road at Avon Drive in Norwood, it then crossed into the City of Cincinnati. Cincinnati police then joined Norwood officers in the attempt to stop the suspect. The suspect was arrested in the 1600 block of Rose Place.

Police arrested the driver, Terry Folson, 20, in Cincinnati a brief time after the pursuit began. They are still searching for the passenger who ran from the vehicle after the pursuit ended.

The second suspect is described as a black male with short black hair and a round face. He was about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 160 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans with a white belt. He was wanted for drug trafficking.

Police canine units were tracking the suspect.

No other information was immediately available about the incident. Police have not said why they began the pursuit.

Folson will be arraigned Wednesday morning.

CINCINNATI REDS OPENING DAY

AT WASHINGTON PARK

BEGINNING AT 10AM WITH DRINK SALES AND LIVE DJ MUSIC

 

 

 

THE PREMIER PARADE VIEWING LOCATION

April 1st, 11:30AM-2PM

 

AFTER THE PARADE

 

Live DJ music, cookout and family-friendly games and activities

 

WATCH THE REDS' GAME ON BIG SCREEN TV @ 4PM

 

Ever been to the newly renovated Washington Park?  If not here is the perfect opportunity. 



PLAN TO PARTY THIS SUMMER?

Party in the Park lineup announced

     

The Naked Karate Girls will both kick off and wrap up this year’s Party in the Park series, which takes place every Wednesday from May 1 to Aug. 14 at Yeatman’s Cove on the riverfront.
Each event runs from 5-10 p.m. and features “Happy Hour and a Half” — $2 off drink prices from 5-6:30 p.m.
The full schedule is:
May 1: Naked Karate Girls
May 8: Jamison Road
May 15: Stranger
May 22: Final Order
May 29: The Whammies
June 5: The Menus
June 12: Pistol Holler
June 19: 3 Day Rule
June 26: LDNL

PAYING TOO HIGH OF A PRICE

Norwood ex Police Officer Robert Ward (goes by the name of Bobby) has been fired from the Norwood Police Department. On November 7, 2012 he was found guilty of a misdemeanor and resigned from the Norwood Police Department. He was sentenced to 60 days house arrest and one year probation.  His feeling are hurt and he feels betrayed by the Norwood Police Department.  "I am being forced to make this decision" said Bobby Ward in a email he  sent out. He also criticized Norwood Police Administrators , saying they did nothing to support him. 

 

So the question is was he fired or did he resign?  Either way he was done wrong by the Norwood Police Department.  Mr. Ward was doing what he had been doing for the past 16 years.  Nothing more nothing less. For 16 years he  had the same pattern for policing. He was trained by his superiors to do just what he was doing.  He had their blessings.  He didn't just start stealing, lying, bullying  and assaulting citizens in the year of 2012.  Nope,  Mr. Ward did this from day one.  And the Supervisors and Administrators all knew it.  They encouraged it, they called it good policing.  They had a burly bully on the force and they used him up.  When they needed a bully they called on Bobby.  When they needed a lie or alibi they called on Bobby. When they needed to show strength ofr force they called Bobby. When they had complaints on Bobby  they got in front of the camers and told what a good officer he was.  His Supervisors and Administrator tore up complaints from citizens.  They made sure the complaints never reached his personal file. Yes, for 16 years Bobby Ward was their main man.  They used him and when they were done with him they tossed him out.

 

His father was a Norwood police officer so nepotism got him his job. Bobby graduated from Norwood High School and rumour has it that in High School he was a bully. The Norwood Police Department knew what they were getting and they wanted it.(at that time) Fast forward to 2012 Mr. Ward started to know too much.  He watched the corruption and criminal activity going on in the Norwood Police Department for years. He was part of it.  He was the bullies of all bullies and he wore it on his sleeve.  Until he stepped on a supervisors case.  That supervisor secretly turned over the video of him slamming Denise Diallo into a wall breaking her arm.  That was the only way any attention would be paid to Bobby Ward.  Not one Supervisor or Administrator cared up till that point.  Now it was in the media.  Something had to been done.  They could not cover up what the video clearly showed.  The cat was out of the bag. 

 

Bobby Ward could have been a outstanding police officer. He took the oath to protect and serve.  He did neither.  He harassed, bullied, lied, beat, and abused his position.  With the knowledge of his Supervisors, Administers, Mayor, City Council Members  and Co-Workers.  For 16 years everyone in the entire City of Norwood, Ohio knew what this guy was doing.

 

Now that he has cost the City of Norwood, Ohio lots of money in the form of lawsuits.  The City is asking for more property tax money from the struggling residents in Norwood.  

 

VOTE NO MAY 7th ON THE TAX LEVY     

IO REASONS TO VOTE NO!

1. Eight years ago the trash fee was put in place to repair the streets and roads.

2. The Norwood Recreation Department budget has been slashed to the bare bones.

3. The Norwood public employees have not had a raise in years.

4. The City is behind in our RUMPKE bill to the tune of $600 thousand dollars.

5. Political Parties is what is important in this City.

6. They run City Council meeting like they did 50 years ago.(outdated)

7. They don't do enough to keep you informed and involved.

8. They will not allow any talk of diversity of any kind.

9. They knew the cop Bobby Ward was corrupt for years and years.

10. Our seniors citizens are having a hard time making ends meet.  They can not afford another $60.00 or $70.00 increase. 

Norwood is Narrow Minded

Narrow minded is what the Mayor and City Council Members in Norwood is.  The City leadership will not think big and bold.  Small town small narrow minds?  The Mayor and City Council Members spend their time  trying to  figure our how many Xavier  students are living in a home. At the March 11, 2013 Norwood City Council Meeting the Norwood Fire Chief stated he wanted ban outdoor fire pits.  He wanted Norwood City Council to enact a ordinance to ban them.  huh? For the person caught doing it he wanted them to be cited to Mayors Court.  If only they would use that time and energy to come up with bold ideas on how to bring more revenue into Norwood.  I'm sure the homeowners would love a break on their wallets.

Ever watch Norwood City Council Meetings?   Ever sit in on a City Council Meeting?  If not, you should.  It will give you a real perspective into how narrow minded the Mayor and City Council Members really are. For example, the public is only allowed to speak at the end of the meeting. Unless the topic is in the order of the agenda.  huh?  We the homeowners and taxpayers have to wait to the end to address our representatives?  Considering there is 5 or less residents at the meeting you would think they would let you address your issue so that you can get home.  On the other hand big business, lawyers, and corporations get the privilege of getting in and getting out in a timely manner.  The residents have to take a back seat with their issues.  Small minded?  Doing things like they have been done 40 years ago?    The Norwood City Council Meetings are on Time Warner Cable channel 4 at 7:30P.M.  They are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  Norwood News and Views will  put a calender of important City dates here. Take a look and tell me am I off beat in calling our representives Narrow minded? 



IO REASONS=VOTE NO

Here is 10 reasons to vote NO on May 7th, 2013

1. You just passed a renewal levy in November 2012.

2. Your water rates just increased.  More increases to come

3. Your trash pick-up rates increased without your knowledge.

4. The health department wants to put a levy on the ballot to keep it open and operating.

5. The Mayor and City Council members take the homeowners for granted.

6. City is paying your tax dollars out in lawsuits.(this could be avoided)

7. The residents get nothing back for the money they already pay in taxes.

8. 70% of the budget is spent on police and fire departments.

9. 10 or more police and fire men are making $120.000.00 a year or more.

10. Let the new development coming to Norwood pay for something.

Stay tune...........there will be another list of 10 reasons to vote NO on May 7th.

EXPLAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION...PLEASE

In the Ohio Revised Code section 121.22 it allows for a City to enter into Executive Sessions.

Point G 1-7 states the reasons Norwood, Ohio City Council Members are allowed to call for executive sessions.  My wish is for the council President to explains reasons for doing so.

The viewing audience does not have the privilege of having a agenda in hand.

There are people viewing the meeting who were just like I once was  frustrated that they would have the nerve to go behind close doors and lock out the public from hearing what was being discussed. 

I also hope we can get to the point where we have less executive sessions.  Norwood has been called backward, dishonest, and corrupt . Transparency is one way the City can start to overcome its horrible reputation.  The Mayor Tom Williams want more good news stories on the City of Norwood, I agree.  In order for the good news stories to come front and center, things in the City have to change.  You can't run a City like it was ran 40 years ago and wonder why no good news stories make the news.  Times have changed and so have  people.  Technology has allowed people to be involved in matters that they would have never been involved in from the comfort of their recliners.  Executive sessions make them feel cheated.  If I can push a button and see every mistake a person has made via the court records, then I should be able to hear and see what my elected officials are doing and saying.  We have become a nation of we want to know weather it's our business or not.  Limit executive sessions so the City of Norwood can restore some trust.
 

YVONNE'S VOICE

I admit, I suck at blogging.  I suck at writing.  I have never been good at either.  I don't know why I keep trying.  My mind races too much to stick to one subject.  I can't focus long enough to get my thoughts on paper.  Is there a name for that?  I certainly hope it's not AADD(adult attention deficit disorder).  My thoughts move faster than my hands.  I experience something I want to write about and before I can get it on paper, it's lost.  Lost due to time limit, the subject is long over, the experience has faded or the issue has passed.  Maybe I need to use a voice or thought recorder.  Maybe I need to write my thoughts down on paper.  Maybe I need to set aside a time each day where I write.  Unfortunately, my schedule does not allow me that pleasure.  The childcare business changes as often as I turn the television channels. 

I'm committed to follow Norwood News and Views(even though it's mostly my views).  I will try to do better.  I have to be more discipline.  I have implement a plan and follow it.  I just hope my readers will continue to read Norwood News and Views.blogspot.com
Sincerely,
Yvonne

Xavier Music Series

March 24, 2013 @ 3:00P.M. PETRA'S RECESSION SEVEN-SWING
Popular songs of the 30's that are now standards.

April 14, 2013 @ 3:00P.M. FOUR FRESHMAN(sold out)
After Fifty years still popular with six Grammy nominations and 45 albums.

April 28, 2013 @ 2:30P.M. GILLES VONSATTEL-CLASSICAL PIANO
Professor of Piano at the University of Massachusetts.

May 5, 2013 @ 2;30P.M. KOTARO FUKUMA- CLASSICAL PIANO
Prize winner Cleveland international Competition 2003

Prices range $15-28. Discounts available for seniors and students. 
For more information 513-745-3161
www.xavier.edu/musicseries

Cashing in on the Casino?

How will the New 400 Million Dollar Cincinnati HorseShoe Casino benefit Norwood?  Will any of the profits or winnings flow throw this city?  If you know something we don't.....tell us.  Maybe some of the money is earmarked for other cities in Hamilton County. 

Has anyone in the Norwood visited the HorseShoe Casino and what did you like or dislike? 

Will you be going downtown to visit any of the newly built projects and entertainment venue?

Are you a Cincinnati Reds or Bengals ticket holder? 

Wish Norwood had more entertainment?  What would you suggest?

What would you not like to see as entertainment in Norwood? 

Would you like to see more outdoor events?(parades, festivals, concerts)

What is your biggest pet peeve about Norwood? 

We are all ears.  Let us know.  You can remain anonymous. 

Thanks!

X-llecent Plans For Xavier

 

Cliff Peale

 

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Xavier University plans a $100 million capital campaign, which would include plans to demolish Alter Hall, the largest instruction building on campus. It is too old to be renovated. / The Enquirer/Taylor Norton

 

Seeking to reshape an increasingly uncertain academic and financial future, Xavier University will try everything from a capital campaign of as much as $140 million to a new College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
There also could be a new pledge from Xavier to students: “To develop their values and character, deliver an excellent education, and guarantee placement in their career or next educational step.”
Draft plans circulating around the Evanston campus this week show that XU’s board and top administrators are serious when they talk about doing things differently.
“The business model across higher education is not sustainable,” said Scott Chadwick, Xavier’s provost, or top academic officer. “That requires us to figure out how to help students learn differently at lower cost.”
XU will run an operating deficit of about $5 million this year. It discounts freshman tuition by 47.5 percent to keep itself affordable, and can’t afford any further tuition breaks.
It also has built up debt of close to $200 million rebuilding its campus during the last five years and needs to spend about $12 million a year to maintain and renovate existing buildings.
“We have a good foundation,” said Beth Amyot, XU’s chief financial officer. “Even thought it’s not an emergency, we do need to have a sense of urgency.”
“I think we need to make choices that we haven’t had to make before.”
Universities across the country are struggling with similar financial woes, and the plans are Xavier’s attempt to chart its own future before students and families start abandoning it for less expensive options.
Those changes are particularly difficult on college campuses, said Kate Fenner, a consultant at Downtown-based Compass Higher Education.
“There’s a whole culture that’s based on a respect for how we’ve always done things,” Fenner said. “It’s very difficult when you want to push change in a culture like that.”
Groups of students and employees will discuss the plans at open forums this month, including one today. Xavier hopes to polish off a final version this spring.
It appears inevitable that the final plan will include:
• A new fundraising campaign. Having completed a $206 million campaign in 2011, Xavier will probably start another campaign to raise $100 million for the endowment – most for scholarships – and $40 million for new buildings, according to the plans.
• A new austerity. A pool for employee merit raises would not be tapped until January 2014, and any new employees would probably be funded by eliminating existing jobs.
The plans predict a raft of cost-cutting measures without identifying any specifics. Chadwick and Amyot said no specific academic programs have been targeted so far for closure.
“We recognize that while ideas for programs of all sorts are unlimited, our resources are not,” the financial plan said. “In defining certain strategies for investment, other programs may be scaled back, eliminated or not started.”
Alter Hall, Xavier’s main classroom building, will have to be renovated using internal funds. Xavier has said for several years that Alter will need to be renovated or razed and replaced.
• More students. With about 7,000 students now, Xavier has recruited two of its biggest-ever classes during the last four years, but new growth won’t come from bigger freshman classes, Chadwick said.
Instead, XU hopes to double the number of veterans enrolled to about 300, recruit more students from such markets as Atlanta, Kansas City and Minneapolis, and increase both international students and transfer students.
• A bigger campus. The financial plan says Xavier will try to finance a new Allied Health Professions building, probably just east of the Williams College of Business along Dana Avenue, and a new recreation center, probably located in the new multiuse development closer to Montgomery Road. The current rec center is off Victory Parkway, on the west side of campus.
• A new learning model. The new College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship could be “a safe space to test ideas, to play with ideas and to bring new things to the market,” Chadwick said.
It’s unlikely that current academic departments would be moved into the new college, but they could use it as a laboratory, he said.
• A promise to students. The pledge idea is a bold one in academic circles, but Chadwick said it’s the same concept as a car dealer offering a warranty with a new car.
“You see it in every other industry,” he said. “We know the process. We will pledge to hold up our end of that process and give them that learning and developmental environment.”
Xavier student body president Seth Walsh, a senior from Michigan, gives the university credit for trying.
“I’m not sure anyone really knows what the times are in terms of academics anymore,” Walsh said. “Every generation learns in a different way. I think the fact they’re taking proactive steps will keep them as close to current as any college can be.”