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1:44pm 10-22-2009
Oct 22, 2009 1:43 pm
ADDED: Petition page
Meeting was held 10/21. Enterprise reported live during meeting
10/22 - Ent - Parent pushes for change in BISD board elections
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/petition/petition-pg.htm

ADDED: BISD Draws Criticism
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/post-bond/post-criticism.htm
10/21 Enterprise Opinions: BISD faces real challenges, not media conspiracy
10/21 The Bayou - BISD's Thomas latest is merely "adequate" (with comments)
(Editorial on Dr. Thomas' "Nuggets of Wisdom" article "Stand Up" in BISD's weekly paper. Dr. Thomas, quote, "If you want the facts about BISD, ask BISD, not the media. Don't believe the media hype."

(a few things I had overlooked- also on Criticism page)
October 19, 2009, Cost overruns add concern to BISD bond issue
Enterprise Opinion
October 18, 2009, BISD needs to show more numbers on bond sooner
Enterprise Column by Christopher Clausen
September 22, 2009, Juggling the facts: "Doc Thomas needs more than magic
The Bayou
2:07pm 10-19-2009
Oct 19, 2009 2:00 pm
Added to Petition Page:

The Examiner Oct 16-22: BISD Petition movement gaining momentum
Opinion: Time for Change
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/petition/petition-pg.htm
(scroll to bottom)

Added to Post Bond Phase/BISD Draws Criticism:
October 16, 2009, YOU LIE! And other great moments in BISD board history, (with comments) The Bayou

October 17, 2009, BISD approves scoreboard cost
Beaumont Enterprise (clipping)

October 18, 2009, Cost of BISD athletic complex balloons by $14 million Beaumont Enterprise (clipping)

October 16 thru 19, 2009, Over Budget, BISD sports complex nearly 50 percent more than proposed, The Examiner
direct link to these articles: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/post-bond/post-criticism.htm
(scroll to bottom for these articles)

ANNOUNCEMENTS resulting from Last SP Heritage Assn Meeting (from Miriam):

WORK DAY: NOVEMBER 14 AT 1:00 PM
SPEEDY'S STORAGE ON OLD DOWLEN.

WE NEED EVERYBODY TO COME. WE HAVE BOXES AND BOXES OF TROPHIES THAT WE NEED TO GET STRAIGHT. WE NEED TO GET STORAGE ROOM FIXED SO THAT WE CAN PUT 7 TROPHY CASES IN THEM.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Dec. 12 if we can use St. Paul's. Everybody will bring dish.

Mugs, caps and mouse pads will soon be available (contact Miriam: [email protected] for ordering info)

Three GREENIES will work on Mission statement for Heritage Association:
Karen Phenix, Nan Vincent and Leah Scott

NO MEETING FOR NOVEMBER
1:48am 09-22-2009
22 Sep 09 1:46 a.n.
ADDED: NEW PAGE -- TRIAL!!

linked to from Home Page; also, you can find it by clicking on the Demo Phase Page button / then Trial button

direct link here: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/injunction/trial/trial.htm
Contains reports and news clips on Day One (Sept 21).

ANNOUNCEMENT: Day 2, Tuesday, Sept 22: beginning at 7:30.a.m.,
12:13am 09-20-2009
20 Sep 09 12:11 a.m.
ADDED:
Clippings from the Enterprise:
September 17, 2009, "Sallie Curtis debate continues tonight"
September 18, 2009, "Sallie Curtis plan is chosen"
posted on Post-Bond Page/BISD Draws Criticism
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/post-bond/post-criticism.htm (scroll to the bottom)
Note: I've included the dispute with Sallie Curtis on our site since they are fighting the same lies, incompetence, and unreasonable Board that we are. Watching how BISD has conducted the case with Sallie Curtis just underscores the validities of our case.
11:57pm 09-18-2009
18 Sep 09 11:57 p.m.
APPELLATE COURT RULES IN OUR FAVOR!!

News coverage

full Court of Appeals Opinion

Appellees' Brief (note: some pages have been withheld from the Brief) Thanks, Jack, for an impressive, excellent piece of work!)

Can be linked to from Home Page, or Ruling Page 3, or

direct link:http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/injunction/ruling/ruling-pg3.htm

Huge thank you to our attorney Mike Getz for getting us this far!! We're on the home stretch now!

Trial starts at 9:00 Monday in 58th Judicial District Court!

PLEASE PLAN TO BE THERE!!
10:39pm 09-16-2009
16 Sep 09 10:38 p.m.
ADDED:
"Beaumont ISD hopes to head off trial" Beaumont Enterprise, 9/16/09
found in Demo-Phase/Rulng/TRO Ruling-Page3
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/injunction/ruling/ruling-pg3.htm

The Bayou: Bloggin' BISD (abt Curtis, but triggers lots of responses from Greenies)
found in Post-Bond/BISD Criticized
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/post-bond-letters/bayou-9-16.htm

Jerry Moseley remembers: "Couldn't be caught in green in French Stadium"
Beaumont Enterprise, Sunday, 9/13/09
found on History page
direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/history/Moseley.jpg
12:46am 08-30-2009
30 Aug 09 12:45 p.m.
NEW FEATURE: The Architect -- RH Hunt, a whole page about him, his career and many of his buildings that he designed, many of which are in the National Register of Historic Places -- as our build is eligible for, as well! The City of Beaumont and BISD should be PROUD and HONORED to have the work of such an esteemed architect in this city!

Direct link is here: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/architect/architect.htm

but a permanent link is center section, front page, right under the Feature Picture.
2:18pm 08-29-2009
29 AUG 2:18 p.m.
ADDED: Article in today's paper about the Inspection yesterday. Link to it from Home Page or from Demolition-Phase - then Ruling - then Page 3
3:13pm 08-28-2009
28 Aug 3:13 p.m.
NOTICE: South Park Heritage Assoc Meeting
September 19th; 2:00 PM
St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Woodrow.
Please attend to discuss upcoming trial, results of mediation, tour, etc.
Let all your email pals know about meeting.
For more info call Miriam: 409-899-1879 or 781-4760.

REMINDER: Joe Sasser is offering is beautiful black and white fine-art photographs of
our beloved South Park. 50% of the proceeds for these sales will be donated to The Beaumont Heritage Assoc.
Link to his site to review and place your orders is here: http://web.me.com/joesasser/Site/South_Park.html
Also, you will find a banner linking to his site on our Save South Park home page, right under the T-Shirt sales banner.

ADDED: letter to the editor by Ronnie Tucker
linked from Post Bond Phase, then button "Letters/Articles"

ADDED: two "new" photos furnished by Jane Hebert and added to "Pig Stand" article, linked from South Park Neighborhood column (right), History,
then Pig Stand direct link: http://sherrysharp.com/southpark/history/pigstand.htm
3:43pm 08-21-2009
21 Aug 3:43 p.m.
ADDED: link to Joe Sasser's site of South Park Fine Art B&W Photo Sales. 50% proceeds will be donated to The Beaumont Heritage Soc to help with legal expenses.
Joe's direct link is:http://web.me.com/joesasser/Site/South_Park or you can access it by clicking on the South Park Fine Art banner posted on the Home Page (right under the T shirt sale banner)
2:42pm 08-21-2009
21 Aug 09 2:42 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
INSPECTION SCHEDULED: August 28-29, 2009
MEDIATION SCHEDULED: August 31, 2009

NEEDED: LEAST DRASTIC ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS!

Please submit your suggestions to Mike Getz ([email protected]) and please cc to this website ([email protected]) so your suggestions can be added to the NEW Least Drastic Alternatives page

DEADLINE: or or before August 27, 2009

ADDED: Least Drastic Alternatives

This new page can also be reached by going to the Demo Phase button in left column of home page, and then to button labeled "Least Drastic Alternatives"
3:10pm 08-19-2009
19 Aug 09 3:05 p.m.
ADDED: Tribute video by Timothy Lynn, front page under new feature, "Tributes"

ADDED: Two letters to the editor today: one by Lynne Hazlip and one by Sharon Voss
(go to Post Bond Phase button on left, then Letters/Articles button)

ADDED: Article that was in the paper on the 17th "South Park mediator has major task ahead" -
(posted on Ruling Pg 2.
1:54am 08-16-2009
16 Aug 09 1:50 a.m.
ADDED News coverage of the South Park Heritage Assoc meeting held on Saturday.
found on Ruling Pg 2

(updated Aug 16 12:00 noon)
ADDED Beaumont Enterprise coverage of the SP Heritage Meeting yesterday (Sat, Aug 15). Found on Ruling Pg 2)

ADDED Two letters to the editor in today's (Sun) paper; one for, one against. Found on PostBond Phase/Letters Articles.

(updated 6:00 p.m.)
ADDED This weeks "The Examiner" is up on their site, http://theexaminer.com -- click on "Current Edition" tab. Article about Parsons being in the Executive Session -- with a picture! It has been added to Ruling Pg 2.
12:01am 08-15-2009
14 Aug 11:57 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT: BISD did file the appeal yesterday. It's now posted on 9th Court of Appeals website.
ADDED image of record on our Ruling Page 2 page
ADDED: SETX-Fox-4 Newscast, 4:00 and 9:00 covered the upcoming SP Heritage Meeting set for Saturday, Aug 15, at 2:00 at St. Paul's. Brandon Jones interviewed Miriam Nichol at the 4:00 and Bob Hayes at the 9:00. Channel 4 will also be at the meeting. Please try to attend!
(youtubes found on Ruling Page 2)
2:42am 08-14-2009
14 Aug 2:40 a.m.
ADDED: Pictures from the Special Board Meeting last Monday (Aug 10), provided by Miriam (click on link "Board Voted to Appeal" on front page, takes you to Ruling Page 2, then click on pic of board room)

ADDED: Article on SETXhomepage -- BISD FILED APPEAL (Thurs 8/13) (on Ruling Page 2)

ADDED: Four letters to the editor two against us published on 8/11; and two for us published on 8/12 (Post Demo Phase - Letters/Articles button)

ADDED: Article from Southeast Texas Record on 8/11 (Ruling Page 2)
Messages: 16 until 30 of 67.
Number of pages: 5
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