She's somebody's hero

She's somebody's hero a hero to her daughter in her wedding dress She gave her wings to leave the nest And that smile lets her know She's somebody's hero

Highland Heights Council Wins Arm-Wrestling Contest Over Proposed Mega Get-Go Zoning Issue

Developer Lance Osborne told Council he will go along with its preferred zoning issue. In exchange, he's hoping to get the city’s official stamp of approval for his proposed mega Get-Go development.

You've Got a Friend In Me.

If you've got troubles, I've got 'em too There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you We stick together and can see it through Cause you've got a friend in me You've got a friend in me

I Like My Funds Extra Slushy

Bureaucracies, in general, like acronyms, but the combination of acronyms and money make for a government love affair.

Those were the Days...

Those were the days, my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose Oh, yes, those were the days

This Week’s Riddle: When is a Charity not a Charity?

Last week's Highland Heights City Council agenda prompts this perplexing question: When is a charity not a charity?

It Sucks To Be Poor

When you are a football, when you are tossed from one player to another, you don't have much say in the process.

You Can't Please Everyone, so You Have to Please Yourself ...

But it's all right now I learned my lesson well You see you can't please everyone so You got to please yourself

Quick City Updates

Some final thoughts on Council's drilling resolution vote and updates regarding developer Lance Osborne's mega Get-Go development plan.

Everything I Own

Is there someone you know? You're loving them so but taking them all for granted You may lose them one day Someone takes them away And they don't hear the words you long to say

The Fixer

Health care by way of Pearl Jam and Forbes magazine. And yes there is a little Santana thrown in for good measure.

Check It Out - Blueprint for Financial Success Program at Mayfield Library

Register now for the Blueprint for Financial Success program at Mayfield Library. The program will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7 p.m.

All The Lonely People

All the lonely people Where do they all come from? All the lonely people Where do they all belong?

Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread: Excerpts from the Bass Energy Depositions

After Council rejected a new drilling resolution, HHts residents were still left wondering how the city ended up being sued by Bass Energy in the first place. Read what the key players had to say.

Money

Money it's a crime Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie Money so they say Is the root of all evil today But if you ask for a rise it's no surprise that they're giving none away

Red, White and Beautiful USA!

An introduction and welcome to my blog about my new life here in Mayfield.

Home Down Payment Assistance Program

Handy Hints by Nino Monaco

Residents Prevail

After residents once again overfilled the council chamber, Highland Heights Council redeemed itself by abandoning its plan to allow frac gas wells to be drilled in the Community Park.

One Ballot, Two Votes

As a surrogate, I explained how to vote for two people at once. That was when we had options. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is before the Supreme Court today. Does it matter?

The Man in the Mirror

I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change

Highland Heights Council’s Drilling Vote Rescheduled For March 27

200+ residents were quite perturbed when, instead of voting, council pulled its drilling resolution off the March 13th agenda. It’s back on for the March 27th council meeting.

Let's Pretend

Who knew the federal government had such an imagination...

The Top of the World

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world

Residents Tell Council: No Drilling In Our Park

Residents spoke out loud and clear against Council's plan to allow two frac gas wells in the Highland Heights Community Park. The question is whether Council really heard the message.

The Entertainer

I'm back! Just in time to tackle the elephant in the room.

You had a bad day

You had a bad day You're taking one down You sing a sad song just to turn it around The camera don't lie You hurry back down and you really don't mind You had a bad day

Council's Contempt For Residents

Council’s new drilling resolution reflects clear contempt for the 3,607 Highland Heights residents who overwhelmingly voted in 2008 to amend the charter to ban gas wells from the Community Park.

Tax season is here!

Here is a little information for everyone this tax season!

House Enhancement Loan Program - H.E.L.P.

Handy Hints by Nino Monaco

Check It Out ! - The Coupon Guy at the Mayfield Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library

Find out how to spend less on groceries, utilities, travel, restaurants, gas, cell phones and much more.

Can I Handle the Seasons of My Life?

Well, I've been afraid of changing 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder Children get older I'm getting older too Yes I'm getting older too, so

Handy Hints

An Energy Star assessment can make your home more energy efficient and may qualify you for rebates from Dominion East Ohio.

"Two wrongs don't make it right!"

These comments about the proposed Bass Energy gas well lease were made at the Feb. 28 meeting of Highland Heights City Council.

Don't Blink

"Best start putting first things first." Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand You can't flip it over and start again Take every breathe God gives you for what it's worth

Council Draws Line in the Sand: Ward 4 Rezoning Vote Is Not Negotiable

Developer Lance Osborne’s proposed Get-Go development agreement requires Council to put an issue changing the city’s zoning code on the ballot. Council was unimpressed.

Suspension of Disbelief

There is a difference between managing and creating, between waiting for good things to happen and taking action. This is a short celebration of the possible.

I just want to be the only girl

Well, I don't want the whole world The sun and moon and all their light I just want to be the only girl, You love all your life You love all your life

Check It Out - Acting for Film Workshop at the Mayfield Library

Acting for Film Workshop

Planning & Zoning Commission: Loose Cannons on Deck?

Last Monday , the Highland Heights Planning & Zoning Commission approved a “ Lease” sign for a non-existent retail development…What’s up with that?

To Tote Or Not To Tote – That Is The Question.

Highland Heights had 4 bidders and lots of options to think about when considering the city’s new garbage contract.