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Progress Report con’t
June 10, 2008: I walk approximately 3 miles per day (did no walking between Nov. 5 and Mar. 3, 2006, as I was too busy with OSU meetings/website, etc, but have started walking again). I usually walk in the neighborhood. The summer of 2006, I was impressed that so…
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Eminent Domian legislation
September 19, 2006: September 15, 2006 Senate has Fourteen days to pass eminent domain legislation From the Institute for Justice.: Last week, Senator James Inhofe introduced S. 3873, the “Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2006.” This bill is…
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Msg. regarding Washington Post Artilce
May 31, 2006: Personal Message: T-Bone’s enterprises are effective at screwing the environment too! He is not mentioned in the article, but has reportedly heavily invested in this mining activity or the oil being produced by it. Canada Pays…
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Progress report
May 25, 2006: I walk approximately 3 miles per day (did no walking between Nov. 5 and Mar. 3 as I was too busy with OSU meetings/website, etc, but have started walking again). I usually walk in the neighborhood. Last summer I was impressed that so many were upgrading…
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From Stillwater Journal
May 5, 2006: The change of City Commission and OSU Coordinating meetings to be held three times per year, rather than quarterly was decided last year. The meeting scheduled for Monday, May 1, was cancelled by OSU with no reason given. OSU is delaying the meeting…
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Julie Couch editorial 4/13/06
April 13, 2006: http://www.stwnewspress.com/column_disp.php?id=19
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Agnew donates rental property to church
April 5, 2006: - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dr. Theodore L. Agnew Jr., Emeritus Professor of History at Oklahoma State University, will donate his rental property on Bellis Street in Stillwater to the United Methodist Church through the Oklahoma…
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Wall Street Journal
March 30, 2006: Boone Pickens’s Gift To Oklahoma State Sparks Local Rivalry Some Neighbors Jeer Plans For Huge Sports Complex; Lampooning the Largess By RYAN CHITTUM March 30, 2006; Page A1 STILLWATER, Okla. — Boone Pickens has seen legendary fights over oil and…
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Emailed from Hank Moore
March 28, 2006: Please post this from me on your site. I am not afraid to make my position known and stand for what is right. I realize that some in the community have issues with Mayor Bud Lacy, yet, none should question question his absolute devotion to the…
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Cinnabar: Name of sender withheld
March 7, 2006: Ms. Williams: I sent this out bcc to a number of people on Faculty Council and to the Boone State guys. I don’t know whether you ever received it. A later story in the Tulsa World stated that Cinnabar’s contract with the Tulsa Airport…
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Name removed to protect a job
March 6, 2006: Here is a recent letter to the editor titled “Regents prove their stupidity” that appeared in the O’Colly. The letter was authored by an associate prof in engineering. It seems to summarize the sentiments of many faculty members…
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Board of Regents Mtg.
March 3, 2006: Board of Regents meeting CHANGED: Now scheduled to meet in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in the Click Allumni Hall at 10:00 am, Friday, March 3. Vote for dis/approval of the proposed 5 year master plan is scheduled.
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Petitions delivered
March 1, 2006: I have delivered the signed petitions to the Board of Regents. I enclosed the following note and asked that it be read to all the regents preceeding the Mar. 3 meeting. I typed all names and addresses into excel in order to sort them to check for any…
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New tricks
February 22, 2006: BEWARE of “New Tricks”. Many property owners have had calls from Curtis Roberts appraisers and been asked to appraise their property concerning the OSU project. I called the number given on my answering machine as 918-296-0700 and they asked when I would…
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Habitat
February 22, 2006: I had asked Gary last time I talked to him, about the possiblity of OSU or property owners donating to Habitat, any applicances, building materials, etc. not taken by property owners. He didn’t think Habitat was interested, but was going to get in touch with…
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Vandalism
February 22, 2006: ALERT!!! HELP? There has been a great deal of vandalism in the neighborhood. Windows have been broken, items taken from vacant houses, light fixtures destroyed, etc. Some of the vandals have been caught by the police. However, the vandalism is still…
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Town Hall Mtg. w/ OSU
February 21, 2006: Town Hall Meeting with OSU, Stillwater Public Library 5:00-6:30pm.
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Letter to the editor, by John Bryant
February 18, 2006: The following letter to the editor was published in the Stillwater News Press, February 18, 2006. An Open Letter to Mr. T. Boone Pickens Dear Mr. Pickens, Both of my parents graduated from OAMC/Oklahoma State University, as did I….
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Beware of new "tricks"
February 16, 2006: Many property owners have had calls from Curtis Roberts appraisers and been asked to appraise their property concerning the OSU project. I called the number given on my answering machine as 918-296-0700 and they asked when I would…
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Staff Forum
February 13, 2006: Staff Forum, Click Hall, Alumni Center 4:00-5:30pm
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News Channel 11, Lubbock, Tx.
February 11, 2006: Quoted from New Channel 11, Lubbock, Tx. in “New name added to possible TTU Chancellor list (link found at left under News/Articles: “Sources tell us that Dr. David Schmidly, former President of Texas Tech, is now on that list of…
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Lee Agnew pix from the neighborhood
February 10, 2006: “Somebody” ought to do a documentation project of homes and families in the “100 Acres.” I guess this might be a start for something like that. I took some pictures last month. How about a photo calendar as a fund-raiser?…
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City and County Forum w/ OSU
February 9, 2006: City and County Leaders Forum, Stillwater Public Library 5:00-6:30pm.
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Received by email
February 7, 2006: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Regional bank BB&T Corp., one of the nation’s largest financial institutions, will make no loans to developers who plan to build commercial projects on land taken from private citizens by the government through the power of eminent…
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Student Forum w/ OSU
February 6, 2006: Student Forum w/ OSU, Click Hall, Alumni Center, 7:00-8:30pm
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Stillwater Residents Forum w/ OSU
February 6, 2006: Stillwater Residents Forum with OSU, Stillwater Public Library at 4:00pm. Student Forum w/ OSU@ 7:00pm (see below)
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PETITION
February 4, 2006: Download Petition Print the petition, sign, take it to your neighbors, friends, relatives and even strangers to sign. If you want to collect signatures by standing in a public area, you can do that. Print as many copies as you need. If you do not live in…
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All News Article Links
February 3, 2006: (most recent first)
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Master Plan Survey
February 3, 2006: There is a survey on the Benham site. It asks for an ordering of importance of improvements, positive aspects of campus (most positive aspects of master plan, negative aspects of campus (aspects which need the most thought and work) and General…
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Faculty Council Forum
February 2, 2006: Faculty Council Forum with OSU, Cllick Hall, Alumni Center, 4:00-5:30pm
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Song/Poem by Lee Agnew
January 31, 2006: Good Old Town (for Stillwater, OK) A Poem by Lee Agnew (Ted & Jeanne’s son) Listen, have you heard the news Oklahoma’s got the blues Up there in Stillwater town Funny things are going down A University needs land To build up their new…
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Email received from web visitor
January 28, 2006: We are hearing back on some of the appraisals that have been done and it seems as if OSU is getting even tighter with proper funding of these properties. One property appraisal is approximately 45% below current Payne County Tax…
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Scheduled meetings with OSU
January 28, 2006: These are all public meetings and you may want to attend. Feb. 2: Faculty Council Forum, Click Hall, Alumni Center 4:00-5:30pm Feb. 6: Stw. Residents’ Forum, Stillwater Public Library 4:00-5:30pm also: Student Forum, Click Hall, Alumni…
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Board of Regents Mtg. 1/27/06
January 27, 2006: The URL below summarizes the meeting. I will also add that, being the 5th anniversary of the OSU Basketball “family” plane crash, Dr. Schmidly presented a memorial to our “10 Not Fogotten”. It was very nice and appreciated. (There was…
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As Others see us
January 27, 2006: Friends, I got this passed to me by friends in the Pacific Northwest. It is from the paper in Eugene, Oregon, where the University of Oregon resides. Corvalis, where Oregon’s OSU is located is right down the road…. even closer than Norman and…
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OU puts OSU to shame
January 26, 2006: *note: see article link on this site under news/articles, “OU aims to increase endowment to o$1 billion.” I read the article in the Tulsa World regarding Dr. Boren’s meeting with the OU board of regents. Dr. Boren told them he wanted an increase…
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ML Chapal said
January 26, 2006: January 22 Sunday’s Oklahoman page 4 What’s the Legislature planning? SBl066 by Sen. Earl Garrison, D. Muskogee, would prohibit state and local governments from taking people’s private property for private use. The measure indicates a public entity…
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Off campus student meeting
January 23, 2006: Off campus housing students meet Monday, Jan. 23 @ 6pm in the Student Union, fourth floor in the Case Study 2 room.
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OSU’S MASTER PLAN: STRATEGIC ISSUES
January 23, 2006: The Oklahoma State University System is a multimillion-dollar organization. Recently, it received a gift of $165 million, cash, earmarked for athletics facilities. The OSU Administration is still seeking approval from the Board of…
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Before Selling to OSU
January 16, 2006: Before you sell your property to OSU, you might want to go to the County Administration building at 6th and Duck and ask the County Assessor to print out information regarding the updated, 2006, assessed value of your property. You might also be…
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Sent by email to moderator
January 13, 2006: Hi Ann, Thanks for your response. If you do a search, I am pretty sure you will find several articles that support the position that athletic $ does not equate into academic quality. I have been trying to follow what goes on at OSU, from…
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From Chronicle of Higher Educ.
January 11, 2006: Received from Hugh Agnew Subject: Inside Higher Ed :: A Boon(e) for Oklahoma State It is in the higher-ed papers with more of the “other side” than you get in the AP report or general OK media coverage. This is a new online journal run…
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OSU
January 11, 2006: President: Dr. David Schmidly: 107 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Phone: (405) 744-6384 Vice President for Administration and Finance: Dr. David Bosserman, 206 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone:…
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OSU Board of Governors
January 11, 2006: The link to the Board of Governors list is: http://www.osuf.org/leaders.htm The Stillwater members include: Mrs. Malinda Berry Fischer *IS NO LONGER Chairman of the Board Dr. Jonathan E. Drummond, Opthalmologist Drummond Eye Clinic Mr. Jack A….
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Federal Government
January 11, 2006: Government Federal Senator Senator Tom Coburn (Republican - OK) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-3603 Phone: (202) 224-5754 Fax: (202) 224-6008 WebSite: http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/coburn.htm E-Mail : NONE…
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
January 9, 2006: Got this email tonight. Can’t verify, so watch for it tomorrow. I heard this was going to be from our big donor to pay for the west end of the new stadium. I hope it’s for that, and not to buy more property sooner! Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006…
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Mon. Jan 9 meetings
January 9, 2006: I went to the County Commission meeting @ 9:00am. Nothing was discussed regarding the OSU proposed Master Plan. Nothing regarding the OSU proposed Master Plan was discussed at the 6:30 pm regular meeting of the City Commission. The Use Tax Oversight…
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Trial
January 8, 2006: On Friday, Jan. 6th, in District Court, Judge Worthington decided in favor of the defendants, Jane Earnest, Robert Maurizzi, Jimmy Burns and the Payne Country Treasurer, thus denying the Board of Regents’ motion for protective order which would have prevented…
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Important meetings
January 8, 2006: Some important meetings that relate to OSU’s Master Plan Proposal are occurring this week — this is rather short notice but the agendas were just posted yesterday. The full agendas of each of these meetings can be reviewed by going to:…
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Letter to Board of Regents
January 4, 2006: Dear Regents, I am close, but not in the present threatened area, but I cannot help but be concerned. There are real people involved here, homeowners, long-time renters and landlords with retirements involved. Everyone of them have a story….
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Dec. 20 Mtg. report (quick report)
December 21, 2005: The “few” are the mighty from which they will grow. We had about 50 people at the meeting, ALL wanting to work. Hank Moore, City Commissioner, did come and speak with us. His information is invaluable and focused on the entire city….
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SIGN UP TO HELP
December 20, 2005: Sign up to help! *(Also see summary of Dec. 20 meeting under the topic “Meeting Summaries”). Are you willing to work on a committee to: Do research on how street closings, revenue tax loss and the loss of utility payments effect citizens, schools,…
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Selling to OSU?
December 20, 2005: I understand that now since appraisals have been done on some properties, offers should start being made today or tomorrow. I would suggest that, before you complete your transaction with OSU, you read the letter of information sent to this website by…
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Property Owners & Concerned Citizens Mtg
December 20, 2005: Important Meeting. Tues., Dec. 20, at 7:30, Hillcrest Baptist Church. For all property owners in the OSU acquistion area, faculty and students and ALL concerned citizens of Stillwater. We will report on the meeting with…
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City Commission Mtg.
December 19, 2005: City Commision Mtg. City Hall, 701 S. Lewis.
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From Lee Agnew
December 19, 2005: Frosty Troy, editor of the Oklahoma Observer and weekly commentator on KOSU, spoke at the OKC Unitarian Church this morning. During the Q&A following his talk, I identified myself, and asked if he’d say a few words about Boone Pickens and the OSU land…
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Malinda Berry Fischer
December 19, 2005: Malinda Berry Fischer is no longer chairman of the Board of Trustees of the OSU Foundation. I saw her at a social gathering last evening and she said she was no longer serving in that capacity. Sorry about that. OSU Foundation, apparently has…
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Re: Chamber briefed
December 18, 2005: This morning I read in the Stillwater Newspress an article entitled “Chamber briefed on local issues”. A couple items jumped out at me. 1. Rex Horning (president of Stillwater National Bank, also a member of the OSU Foundation Board of Govenors…
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All Letter to Editor Links
December 16, 2005: All O’Collegian Letter to the Editor Links(most recent first) All Stillwater NewsPress Letter to the Editor Links(most recent first) Other NewsPaper Letter to the Editor Links(most recent first)
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Bad news for the schools
December 15, 2005: Oklahoma State University’s expansion plans would reduce Stillwater schools’ revenue and bonding capacity and lead to a hike in property taxes, Board of Education members were told Tuesday. “Bad news for the schools.” Linda C. Lang,…
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Ltr. to Dr. Schmidly
December 15, 2005: Dec. 12, 2005 David Schmidly President, Oklahoma State University 1600 N. Washington St. Stillwater, OK 74075 (c.c. to members of the OSU Board of Regents) Dear President Schmidly, I would like to offer you some comments and suggestions…
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KOSU broadcast
December 14, 2005: This is a link to one part of a three part OPR feature about the expansion plan. http://www.kosu.org/newsfeature.html The link may only work today. If anyone knows of archive links for OPR, please post that information as a comment to this topic.
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WE ARE STILL FIGHTING
December 14, 2005: WE ARE STILL FIGHTING the current proposed OSU Master Plan Expansion! At the Board of regents meeting, Dec 2, Dr. Schmidly stated that he would like to meet with us. I know he stated the same thing to those representing the faculty and students….
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Letter to Editor - Food for thought
December 9, 2005: TBP is still somewhat “{angry (edited)}at the relatively incompetent pussy-footing by the folks at OSU; he prefers to proceed with the overwhelming use of force, when you have it.” They need to look to the OSU Foundation and its…
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Fall Commencement Insulting
December 9, 2005: Dear Regents: At the meeting last Friday, you heard much opposition to OSU’s new Master Plan. As you know, most of the opposition is directed at the land acquisition for the athletics village. It is that purchase, supported by a recent…
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9/8/05 OSU uses power of eminent
December 8, 2005: Sept 8, 2005 Oklahoma State University is using its power of eminent domain for the first time to take control of three properties near campus. Three court cases are pending in Payne County District Court to determine how much OSU will…
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OSU fund raiser idea
December 8, 2005: I have a great idea for a fund raiser for OSU. Why not have everyone who complains about the whining property owners try this. Sell your home to the University. If you don’t think it is close enough to campus, do it anyway. Maybe they’ll put a…
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OSU canal plan concerns merchants
December 8, 2005: Washington Street would become a gateway to OSU off State Highway 51, according to Benham, the university master plan consultants. If businesses on the west side could move back half a block, the Edmon Low Library would be more…
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The Oklahoman - Pickens’ Role in OSU Investments
December 6, 2005: What many people don’t know is the increasing role Pickens is playing in the management of certain financial investments that help support the university. So far, OSU golf has been the largest beneficiary. Holder said…
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Oklahoman ltrs. to the Ed. 12/4
December 6, 2005: http://newsok.com/article/1694773/ YOUR VIEWS: COLLEGES, SCHOOLS OSU athletic village isn’t needed I’m an Oklahoma State University alum who would love to see the athletic village come to fruition. It would be a boost for the university…
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Contact the Governor & State Legislators
December 5, 2005: It is very important that you express your concerns regarding the expansion plan to the Governor and your state legislators and encourage other Oklahoma residents to do the same. You might explain to out-of-area Oklahomans…
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Florida Eminent Domain
December 3, 2005: Excerpts from a few of the articles on the Florida Eminent Domain case Riviera Beach, Fla., wants to displace about 6,000 of its residents and raze their homes to build a yachting and residential complex. “What they mean is that the view I have…
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Hooked on Sports
December 3, 2005: “Thoughts to ponder”. Oklahoma State University holds 45 National Titles in sporting events. WOW!!! Are we alums proud of that? YOU BETCHA. Let’s examine this, me thinks…. 33 National Titles are held by our outstanding Wrestling team…..need I go…
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Quick report on Bd. of Regents Mtg.
December 2, 2005: Ann’s view: I went to the buses before I drove to Langston. An OSU “official” told me at the transportation center, that OSU had a bus in the Christmas parade last night and it was “booed”. The individual felt it was an indication…
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Pandering to athletes.
December 2, 2005: Why not have a village for teachers, musicians or performing artists, architects, chemists or professors, or foreign exchange students? I oppose this pandering to athletes. They may not like being forced to go live in one area. Has anyone taken…
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Wasting time and money
December 2, 2005: If the Board of Regents, OSU Administration, the Foundation, and Boone Pickens really believe they must expand OSU’s athletic facilities because it is “crucial to our national competitiveness,” this plan is wasting time and money! Using…
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Aggressive growth plan
December 2, 2005: Is such an aggressive growth plan in sync with a future student body? Such a huge expansion benefits such a small percentage of students, i.e., 1-2%, is it justified? More time should be provided to groups impacted - before the plan is…
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At least five master plans
December 2, 2005: What is the master plan? There are at least five master plans that have been posted on the Benham web page. Does the Board of Regents know what they are really voting on? Can we urge the Board of Regents to postpone any action now? How can…
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Land take-over
December 2, 2005: Stop this land take-over! This is not ethical or behavior with integrity. Students will NOT choose OSU - Alumni will NOT donate, due to these plans from the President and Regents. Eminent Domain is not designed for athletic complexes. Is the money even…
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OSU “Disaster” Plan
December 2, 2005: Do not approve the OSU “Disaster” Plan! Why? 1. Standard for eminent domain not met. Where is benefit to State residents that offsets hardship by Stillwater residents? 2. In what sports is OSU not competitive? Men’s BBall? Wrestling?…
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Loss of credibility
December 2, 2005: My concern is that the BOR/University have lost all credibility based on events to date. The BOR needs to understand this and recognize that future actions are more meaningful than any statements or declarations. Rob & Ann Whiteley
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Will Rogers School
December 2, 2005: I am concerned about the impact of this on Will Rogers School, the impact on our elderly people who are in really bad health, and the loss of utility income to the City of Stillwater budget. Vona Parrish
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Regents’ Vote
December 2, 2005: What precisely is the BOR going to vote on? Exactly what plan? What precise documents? Eric Saari
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PR nightmare
December 2, 2005: The most effective tool we have is a PR nightmare for OSU Daniel & Teresa Ferguson
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Moral right
December 2, 2005: Does the BOR feel that they have a moral right to exercise eminent domain to obtain property, either residences or rental property, just to expand existing facilities? Richard H. & Marti Dermer
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Deny proposed expansion
December 2, 2005: Statement to the Board of Regents: We, as residence and property owners, in the area impacted by the prospective university acquisition of land north of Hall of Fame Avenue are requesting that the Board of Regents of Oklahoma A&M College and…
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Wait for funding
December 2, 2005: Will the BOR commit to not initiating construction or renovation of any athletic facility until full cash funding is in hand? Anonymous
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Environmental impact study
December 2, 2005: There are houses in this area with lead-based paint and asbestos. Has there been an environmental impact study done? Roya Sharifsoltani
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Threatened use of force
December 2, 2005: Push responsibility back to elected officials; Board of Regents are Governor appointees; Directly link the threatened use of force to specific elected officials; Regents must be put into a position where they want to move this problem up the…
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Use current OSU property
December 2, 2005: OSU is not land-locked — they own a vast amount of land (near campus) — why disrupt a neighborhood — why not use currently owned property? Fran & Vernon Stellman
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Get signed statements
December 2, 2005: Please, let us get signed statements from the BOR Colleen & Elvis Pennington
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Need for Athletic Village?
December 2, 2005: Since no data have apparently been gathered by OSU social scientists (Dept. of Sociology, Dept. of Political Science) to back up the need for the athletic village project, why should not the Board of Regents direct such a factual study and…
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City Loss of Streets
December 2, 2005: According to the Master Plan - it looks very much like Hall of Fame will be faded out and McElroy will be one lane. What compensation to the City of Stillwater will be made and how will you engineer routes to East/West besides Lakeview and Sixth…
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Replacement Value
December 2, 2005: My concern is replacement value for my retirement income. My tenants don’t want to move at the 1st of June. I want at least 3 years extension on the use of the property at 801-823 W. McElroy. And, I want that extension guaranteed by March 1, 2005….
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Property Values
December 2, 2005: We are concerned about what will happen to our property values. What about replacement value? Being forced to move is very difficult to those affected. LeRoy and Martha Fischer
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Loss of Retirement
December 2, 2005: We have retired and this will take $32,000 out of our retirement per year. That will hurt. It took 30 years to get here. Can’t be fixed overnight. So stop the project of taking the property. Do not accept The Master Plan. C.R. Dick & Theodora Taylor
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Timing
December 2, 2005: 1. What period of time do owners have to reinvest the amount from their property so as to minimize capital gains? 2. Could property owners north of McElroy consent to sell but build into the contracts for OSU to take possession of property in Aug ‘06, June ‘07,…
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Schools, Housing, NCAA
December 2, 2005: 1. Have you examined the financial impact of a prospective take-over upon the Stillwater Public Schools? 2. Is there any concern for the students being forced from low-cost housing to higher-cost housing? 3. Is it not a violation of NCAA rules…
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Over 1,000 students will be affected
December 2, 2005: Over 1,000 students will be affected: undergraduates paying full tuition, needing lowest rent; students who cannot drive; graduate students without fellowship (many in engineering!); international students, from poor countries,…
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Student Tuition, Fee Increases
December 2, 2005: Worries about tuition and tax raises, parking fees, all affecting faculty, staff and students. Jacques H.H. Perk, Professor of Physics
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Board of Regents Mtg. , Langston Univ.
December 2, 2005: Langston University, 10:00 am., Scholar’s Inn Clubhouse. Presentation of the OSU master plan, originally scheduled for the Dec 2 meeting, has been postponed and is now scheduled to be presented on Jan. 27, 2006 in Muskogee.. See…
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Master Plan Images
December 1, 2005: Newest versions of master plan, posted on Benham site November 30, 2005. Click on images below to view larger. For original versions of these graphics please visit the Benham OSU master plan site:…
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Ltr. to OSU/OK. A&M B of R
December 1, 2005: Dear OSU/Oklahoma A&M Regents: I would like to make some comments on the recently unveiled OSU Master Plan. By way of introduction, my name is Richard H. Dermer. I am a 66 year-old lifelong Stillwater resident; my father, the late Dr….
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Frank Deford, Cobb Speaker Series
December 1, 2005: Sports Illustrated writer emphasizes importance of sports, education - Shannon Muchmore, Chief Reporter Sportswriter Frank Deford said on Friday that college sports detract from education at universities, but the situation will…
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O’Collegian Articles
December 1, 2005: Residents to address regents about master plan - Shannon Muchmore, Chief Reporter Master plan opposition to appeal to regents - Shannon Muchmore, Chief Reporter OSU waits to present Campus Master Plan, The presentation of the master plan to the…
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O’Collegian Opinion
December 1, 2005: Students should voice opinions today - The Daily O’Collegian Editorial Board The debate goes on - The Daily O’Collegian Editorial Board The chance to make a difference - The Daily O’Collegian Editorial Board Students should speak out on…
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M.A. Crank - Letter to Lou Watkins
December 1, 2005: Mrs. Lou Watkins OSU/A&M Board of Regents 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Mrs. Watkins; The concept for the OSU Master Plan suggests a showplace of academic and athletic excellence. It depicts a campus that is…
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Important Homeowners Mtg.
November 30, 2005: RE-SCHEDULED: NORTH WASHINGTON STREET HOMEOWNERS MEETING Wed. Nov 30, at 8:45 pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church. The date of the neighborhood meeting to discuss presentation strategies for the regents meeting on Dec. 2, and to organize…
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Nov. 29 City Mtg.
November 30, 2005: Before I went to the City sponsored meeting, I attended the transportation meeting at City Hall @ 5p. The City is getting started on plans for new arteries, etc. in the City of Stillwater. C. H. Guernsey & Co. (OKC) have been hired as consultants….
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OSU posting on City website.
November 29, 2005: OSU is giving the City a list of the dates on which the “public forums”, regarding the Master Plan, were held. They are also suppose to state how the public was notified about each of these. They are to let the City also post minutes from…
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Buses for Dec. 2 Bd. of Regents Mtg.
November 29, 2005: OSU is providing 3 buses to take us to the Dec. 2 Board of Regents meeting in Langston. That is THIS Friday. We are to meet at the OSU library annes. (The old shopping center, The old IGA for us oldtimers:-) That is at the corner…
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City meeting for citizens to ask questions
November 29, 2005: City meeting for citizens to ask questions. 6:00 pm @ Stillwater Public Library, Room 215. Informational meeting with lawyers to answer legal questions, tax people to answer tax questions, city commission, and a decision…
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Emergency Faculty Mtg. CANCELLED
November 29, 2005: Emergency Faculty Meeting scheduled for Tues. Nov. 29 @ 3p: CANCELLED (due to OSU Master Plan presentation being moved to Jan. 27th Board of Regents meeting) .Friends: I have called a Special Meeting of the Faculty Council for 3 p.m….
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Demographics Don’t Support OSU Expansion
November 29, 2005: Dear Editor: If they build it, who will come? The planned expansion at Oklahoma State University does not take into account population forecasts. The attached analysis of population statistics through 2030 (”Demographics Don’t…
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Where do I go from here?
November 28, 2005: Check the Event Calendar - In the upper left corner of the page is a small calendar. Days with numerals shown in bold orange are dates of public meetings and other dates important to homeowners. If you hover your mouse pointer over one of…
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Important
November 28, 2005: 6/25/07: All properties not yet negotaited by OSU will be turned over from the Foundation, Gary Calrk, to OSU on July 1, 2007. At that point, one will be dealing with OSU, possibly, Randall Elliot. If no agreement is then reached between OSU and property…
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changing numbers
November 26, 2005: Sorry folks, I am having a hard time keeping up with the changing numbers of properties, parcels, homes, etc. quoted by OSU. At the Nov. 10 meeting, it was stated as 410+ properties. At the Nov. 17th meeting, Gary Clark told me it was 330 parcels….
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Sent to Board of Regents
November 26, 2005: It is difficult for me to believe that the Board of Regents would possibly approve the proposed acquisition of homes and property from the OSU campus, North to Eskridge, in order to develop an underfunded Athletic Village. The citizens of…
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Response to OSU latest Press Release
November 26, 2005: January, 27, 2006. Originally scheduled for Dec. 2. Presentation of the OSU master plan has been postponed and will now be presented on Jan. 27. Time has been scheduled at this meeting for a designated spokesman to present…
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Stillwater Citizen Alert (ltr. to the Ed.
November 26, 2005: I want to thank the many Stillwater residents that have expressed their support and concern to the property owners in the OSU Expansion area. It is truly appreciated by all of us! I know you are empathetic and probably glad…
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City Commission Mtg. Mon. Nov. 21
November 22, 2005: Bud Lacy, Mayor & member of OSU faculty, said: City comm. has no authority to either approve or dissapprove OSU master plan. They can only express the city’s concerns. He said that fiscally the plan has little impact on the city…
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Gary Clark Profile
November 22, 2005: Gary Clark profile: http://www.osuf.org/garyclark.htm http://osu.okstate.edu/leaders/?clark
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More on Foundation
November 22, 2005: This is the html version of the file http://itle.okstate.edu/FD/osuf.ppt. Jason J. Caniglia, M.P.A,Assistant Vice President for Development, Oklahoma State University, 201 Advanced Technology Research CenterStillwater, OK 74078,Office Phone: (405)…
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Kirk Jewell/Malinda BerryFischer * is NO LONGER Chair.
November 22, 2005: Profiles: Kirk Jewell Pres. of Foundation and CEO - http://www.osuf.org/kirkceo.htm ?: CHAIRMAN -
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Kirk Jewell
November 22, 2005: Previously, Jewell spent 22 years with The Oklahoma Publishing Company in Oklahoma City. He served as controller of The Oklahoman beginning in 1986, and was named general manager in 2001. Life & Leisure: published Thurs., Dec. 4, 2003 We are full of…
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CINNABAR: Who are they?
November 22, 2005: CINNABAR: Who are they. Some articles, etc. that you might enjoy “investigating.” There may be a connection between Gary and Parmalee from Tulsa. This is where Gary came from. Hummmm….. OSU to make property offers by March:…
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Take a glimpse into OSU’s future
November 21, 2005: Excerpt from Stillwater Online Forum Topic: Take a glimpse into OSU’s future This is important, folks - I don’t feel this is hyperbole to state that Stillwater’s future rides on what happens in this and coming future decisions,…
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City Commission Mtg
November 21, 2005: City Commission @ 5:30 a study session is meeting-don’t know what that is in City Hall, 701 S. Lewis. Discussion of the Master Plan is scheduled on the agenda for the City Commission mtg., I do know for sure.
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How Eminent Domain Works
November 21, 2005: Traditional eminent domain process: 1. Notice sent of intent to acquire 2. Appraisal made 3. Negotiations with property owner 4. If the two sides cannot agree, the government entity files for eminet domain in court 5. Court appoints three…
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Stw. govt.
November 21, 2005: Here is a direct link City of Stillwater e-mail addresses. http://www.stillwater.org/email.htm
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All Sports Stats
November 20, 2005: OSU has accumulated 45 NCAA national championships over the years, the fourth-most in NCAA history. Only Stanford, USC and UCLA hold more national titles. Sounds good, doesn’t it. (see reasons below) In the US Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, OSU has…
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Stillwater Newspress Forum
November 20, 2005: Excerpted from Stillwater NewsPress Forum: OSU Property Seizure. Please visit the Stillwater NewsPress Forum to read all posts. Posted November 16, 2005 10:40 The article says that OSU will have to pay “fair market value” to the residents….
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Attend mtgs, report, transportation, etc.
November 19, 2005: 1. Attend Homeowners meeting Wed., Nov. 30. 2. Attend Board of Regents meeting Fri., Dec. 2. 3. Email the Board of Regents. 4. Send a letter to the editor to The Stillwater Journal or the Stillwater Newspress. 5. Send letters…
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Stillwater School Board
November 19, 2005: Superintendent: Dr. Walter Swanson (lives in Kansas City) Email address: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Mike Woods (President) Craig Carter (Vice President) Michael R. Dicks Kristen Josey John Price
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N. Wash. Homewowner Mtg. 11/14/05
November 19, 2005: Topics of Concern (at 11/14/05 Mtg.) Held at Hillcrest Baptist Church (MANY attended) DEC 2 REGENTS MEETING Attend regents meeting en masse on Dec. 2 Contact Board of Regents, Chancellor of Higher Ed, and local, state & federal…
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Newspapers
November 19, 2005: Stillwater Journal: Lawrence Gibbs Phone # (405) 377-2775 E-mail: gibbs@stillwaterjournal.com Stillwater Newspress: Rick Hoover Email: Submit letter to editor: stwnewspress.com Tulsa World: 315 S. Boulder Ave.,Tulsa, OK 74103 Executive editor is Joe…
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Television contacts
November 19, 2005: Brad Edwards Ch. 4 - KFOR (OKC) Terri Watkins Ch. 5 - KOCO (OKC) Steve Berg Ch. 6 - KOTV (Tulsa)
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State Government
November 19, 2005: Congressman Frank Lucas: (Republican-OK) United States Senate Washington, D. D. Office: 2342 Rayburn House Office Bldg, Washington, D.C. 20515 Voice: (202) 225-5565 Fax: (202) 225-8698 District Office: 720 S. Husband, Suite 7, Stillwater, OK 74075…
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University Expansion & Eminent Domain
November 18, 2005: There is an interesting article by Emily Schwarz that discusses expansion plans at Columbia, Harvard and University of Pennsylvania. “I found that the expansion project enjoying the best community relations was the University…
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Concerned Citizens
November 18, 2005: I have heard from a few concerned citizens and am starting this thread for their comments.
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Nov. 17 Homeowner/Univ. Mtg.
November 17, 2005: Basically, the meeting tonight was a repeat of last night. After a brief introductionby Gary Clark, the Pres./presenter from Cinnabar explained the process of appraisal/acquisition. And, yes, the Pres./presenter IS Bob Parmele (not Kirk…
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Homeowner/Univ. mtg.
November 17, 2005: Thursday, November 17 at Stillwater Public Library, 6:30PM
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Leonard G. Herron III
November 17, 2005: I grew up in this neighborhood my parents are 84 and 89 and my father planned to go from his home to Fairlawn. I am hurt also. We love our university. It is a very sad day.
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Ann Williams
November 17, 2005: My home was built by my parents in 1950. After my mother passed away and my father moved to an assisted living facility, I returned to Stillwater in 2000 and remodeled my childhood home. In remodeling, I tried to retain, restore and preserve everything…
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Bob Barnes
November 17, 2005: My family and I own six houses and an office building within the 100 ACRES that the Foundation and OSU are going to try and take. I have several comments but the first one that I want to suggest is that as many of us as possible send an email to the Board…
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OSU Foundation
November 17, 2005: OSU Foundation: Phone # 385-5100 Gary Clark, Veep and General Counsel of OSU Foundation: 385-5146 email address: 400 S. Monroe P.O. Box 1749 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076-1749 OSU CHANCELLOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Paul Risser Email: Address: OSRHE, P.O. Box…
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Nov. 16 Homeowner/univ. meeting
November 16, 2005: For those who did not attend this meeting, I will try to summarize it as I saw it. We were told at the November 10 meeting that the meetings on the 16th & 17th were the time to have our questions answered. Gary Clark, head of the OSU…
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Homeowner/Univ. mtg.
November 16, 2005: Wednesday, November, 16 at the Stillwater Public Libray
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Cartoon Nov 10, 2005
November 15, 2005: This cartoon appeared in the Stillwater Journal on Nov 10, 2005. Click to view cartoon larger
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O-State’s unknowns - Nov 10, 2005
November 15, 2005: “The delay to the intersection project will see the city end up paying more, the board fears.” Click to read full article (pdf version)
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Nov 10, 2005
November 15, 2005: “The university issued a press release about its purchase of 100 acres of homes north of the campus to build a big athletic village. “It said the university has some “very successful athletic programs” and this expansion will improve its ability to…
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OSU Buying up 100 acres - Nov 10, 2005
November 15, 2005: “Bill and Emma Adler have lived in their home at 111 N. Hester for 48 years. They purchased the home in 1957 when the home was relatively new, according to Bill, who’s 90 years old.” Click to read full article (pdf version)
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Ad Valorem Tax Loss - Nov 10, 2005
November 15, 2005: “Ryan told the Stillwater Journal he was present on very short notice and the superintendent himself would have been there, but he was out of town. Ryan said the school district is impacted by O-State decisions and yet it doesn’t…
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City Commission Meeting, Mon., Nov. 14
November 15, 2005: I attended the City Commission Meeting Monday, November 14, 2005 and asked the date OSU would present or had presented the Athletic Village Master Plan. It was stated that OSU did bring the plan to the attention of the…
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City of Stillwater
November 15, 2005: MAYOR: Bud Lacy: e-mail address () or () Address: City Hall, 723 S. Lewis, Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone # (405) 742-8209 VICE MAYOR: Ruth Anne Kennedy: e-mail address () CITY MANAGER: Dan Galloway CITY ATTORNEY: John E. Dorman: Phone # 742-8205…
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Board of Regents
November 15, 2005: Address: 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone # Number: (405) 521-2411 Fax: (405) 521-2501 Email: Contact: Doug Wilson Phone Number: 521-2411 Room 220 Student Union Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 Board of Regents e-mail address: Contact…
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City Commission
November 14, 2005: Monday, November 14, 6:30 at City Hall, 701 S Lewis (north of the police station)
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November 10th meeting
November 13, 2005: Comments from November 10th meeting: (scheduled on the same night as an OSU athletic event - the ranking matches for the OSU wrestling team) The new Athletic village will include space for new football practice fields, men’s and women’s…
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Welcome
November 13, 2005: This website is provided for you to express your views, comments, opinions and suggestions, both pro and con. It will also provide information regarding the Oklahoma State University Expansion Plan and hopefully, keep you up to date on its progress, events…
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