Castle on the Hill awaits renovation NuStyle Development Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska will begin construction of 75 apartments in the Castle beginning February 1, 2002. Board members of the Castle on the Hill Association and NuStyle officers have met to discuss issues concerning the remodeling of the classrooms into apartments. NuStyle met with city officials and the Sioux City council granted NuStyle $450,000 toward this project. NuStyle has asked and received from the State of Iowa $5 million in tax credits. Other grants have been applied for to make up the difference. Total cost of construction is estimated at $9 million dollars. NuStyle has contracted Invision Architecture of Sioux City to be the design firm. Don Jensen, President of the Castle on the Hill Association, recently opened the building for an inspection tour. Included in the group were Dale McKinney, chief architect, Todd Heistand of NuStyle with three of his construction people and Julie Stavneak, project manager. As they toured the empty halls and classrooms, they commented on the condition of the walls, rooms and floors. After 30 years of neglect, the group was pleasantly surprised how the building survived. Three different companies have been working in the building the past couple of months. Invision has contracted a company to tape measure every room, hallway for an exact measurement. Evidently some of the plans that were submitted did not match the room measurements. A team has been surveying the outside of the building as well as some of the inside. Now two of our problem areas. First and foremost parking. Invision is working on a plan that would provide a two story parking area on the south lawn. This would provide approximately 120 spaces for residents. Additional parking will be on the north side of the building on 13th street. Second problem will be to separate residents from an activity in the auditorium and the activity people from the residents when leaving the auditorium. NuStyle, in their many construction projects, never encountered this situation. They are determined to come up with a solution. Last April, board members decided to have the building vacated by October 1st. Our renters were having difficulty in finding suitable rental space. NuStyle agreed to a 14-day extension on the deadline. As of this writing all renters are now in other locations. All except one, COHA's office and gift shop. A relocation committee is still looking for space somewhere in the city. Castle on the Hill waits patiently for construction to change its role from an empty building into a beautiful living complex and community center. Jensen, who has been serving as office manager for the past 18 months, is making space available in his home for an office until a more permanent site can be arranged. After construction is completed, COHA will be able to move into a brand new office space along with space for the gift shop. Sioux City Central High School The renovation and remodeling of the Castle will soon be taking shape, and the Castle on the Hill Association would like to thank all alumni and supporters for their past assistance. Construction will soon commence on this empty room on the third floor of the Castle. Windows, that are boarded up now, will become new double pain energy efficient. After construction, this will become a two-bedroom apartment with room dividers to separate areas. Other rooms will be one or three bedroom apartments. COHA's webpage, www.globalindex.com/ CastleWeb/ will showcase different phases during construction. Our offices and facilities at the Castle will be closed for the next 18 months, so we ask that you renew, or join, the Association so that you receive our newsletter, and keep up with the status of the construction project and other Castle news. We hope to arrange for office and facility space during this period, but for now you can contact our office by mail at PO Box 1776, Sioux City, IA 51102 712-258-0626 or by e-mail at Castl46@aol.com The Gift Shop can be reached at (712) 258-8215 or by e-mail at castlegiftshop@aol.com You can also keep up with Class Reunions, other activities, and in touch with friends and classmates by registering your name, class year, and e-mail address in the Alumni Directory at the FREE, ALUMNI OPERATED, Central High website, CastleWeb. The URL is: http://www.globalindex.com/CastleWeb/index.htm or, you can do a search for "Sioux City Central High" on any search engine to find the website. Please visit us there. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Board members of the Castle on the Hill Association will be looking for past members and officers to help celebrate the completion of the renovation of the Castle in 2003. If you have information concerning these people, COHA needs to have their names and addresses so we can set up a database. Please consult the address for COHA in the preceding announcement. COHA holds auction sale November, 17th COHA board members held an auction November 17 to downsize inventory items that were no longer needed by the association. Also, by holding the auction, less storage space would be required. At this time it is not known how much space COHA will have for the office and gift shop. Following is a list of the items that were auctioned off: Central High student desks (all kinds), old style-tablet arm, tables -banquet type, padded kitchen type chairs, antique roll top desks, large wood rolling carts, 2 glass door book cases, display cases, legal size steel files, antique counter, antique sewing machine, library ladder on rollers, wooden step ladders, assorted wood molding (some knotty pine), large wood cabinet with many drawers, two antique freight trucks, new humidifier, 26 office waiting room chairs, slate chalkboards white paint for sprayer in 5-gallon containers, and miscellaneous office supplies. COHA meetings now at MidAmerican Energy Castle on the Hill Association has held monthly meetings in the community room of the MidAmerican Energy building at 4th and Douglas streets in Sioux City. We will continue meeting here until our facilities are ready in the Castle sometime in March or April of 2003. Sioux City Central High - Class Reunions Sioux City will be the site of three Central school reunions during the summer of 2002 1952 class 50th Aug. 30-31 1957 class 45th June 28-30 1962 class 40th June 21-22 As of this writing, these are the only ones that have been scheduled. COHA does not have a commitment from NuStyle Development Corporation of Omaha whether or not these reunions will be able to tour the Castle during construction. Insurance coverage does not allow for a large group to tour the building. Castle on the Hill Site of 2001Reunions 1941Class 60th Sept. 14-15 1946 Class 55th Sept. 8 1951 Class 50th Sept. 21-22 1956 Class 45th June 29-30 1961 Class 40th June 29-30 1966 Class 35th July 13-14 1971 Class 30th July 20-21 Class of 1951 has the distinction of being the last class to hold a meet- in the auditorium. Christian Science Church leaves Castle Members of the Christian Science Church are preparing to load church pews into the truck. A window on the north side of the Castle had to be removed so the 15-foot pews could be hoisted up onto the ramp and rolled into the truck. The church had been renting space in the Castle for the past 18 years. COHA Membership Drive Knights and Ladies keep giving donations Knights and Ladies are still giving donations to the Castle on the Hill Association. Many signed up the first year, but over the past 18 months, due to the announcement of NuStyle to refurbish the Castle, some have dropped their commitment. COHA would encourage those, who have stopped, to renew their original decision. If you did not sign up to become a member of the K&L the first time, it is not too late. Just send us a card asking to be enrolled on the Knights and Ladies Honor Roll. Membership alert Have you let your membership expire? Do you feel that since the building has been saved, COHA no longer needs your loyal support? Over the past quarter of a century, hundreds of Castle supporters have contributed, by memberships and donations, to keep the dream alive in preserving and restoring the Castle on the Hill. Almost two years ago, the dream became a reality. NuStyle Development Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska decided to take on the project of restoring the Castle. Castle on the Hill Association will be in a limited liability partnership with NuStyle during and after construction. When the project is completed, COHA will be responsible for the auditorium and gym. We are in the process of determining what will be needed along with the cost. COHA will not be able to continue with these plans without memberships and donations. Castle on the Hill Association has greatly appreciated your loyal support in the past. We anticipate that you will continue to support our efforts in the revitalization of the Castle. We do need your support and financial assistance. PLEASE Renew your membership today CASTLE GIFT SHOP TEE SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS - Castle on the Hill logo - Central High School w/school song - on back-white or gray only - Little Maroons w/Indian T-SHIRTS med, large, x-large $21.00 in 2-x and 3-x $24.00 SWEATSHIRTS in med., large, x-large $21.00 in 2-x and 3-x $24.00 both in white, maroon or gray except for items with song on them ORNAMENT 24 carat gold on brass $10.00 PLAYING CARDS Single deck-maroon w/school $ 5.25 Double pack-1 deck white w/CHS mar. 1 deck same as single $10.00 KOZIES $ 3.00 12-PK NOTE CARDS w/ENV. $ 5.00 AFGHAN $40.00 School in center, view of each side BAGS-sling or tote style $12.95 in black, teal, natural COFFEE MUGS $ 5.00 maroon or white w/picture of school BUMPER OR WINDOW STICKERS $ 1.00 please specify which one MOUSE PAD $10.00 w/night scene of school Discover, American Express, Visa, Master Charge Accepted Include: Description, Size, Color, Price Total Shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . $.4.00 AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to: CASTLE GIFT SHOP COHA Board of Directors elect new members Robert Deck and Randy Larson were voted in as new members at the November monthly meeting. Deck practices law in Sioux City and Larson works as a unit operator at MidAmerican Energy Company. Each was nominated at the annual meeting in September. Also at the annual meeting, the board voted to have the present officers remain in their respective positions- Don Jensen, president; Gary Olsen, vice president; Teresa Den Hartog, secretary; and Mike Prosser, treasurer. Other board members include Randy Bergen, Caroline Conkey, Frank Conkey, Sandra Fry, Bev Kolbe, Shirley McLeod, Charles Neswick, Linda Olsen, Joy Peters and George Zeitner. Gary Olsen, who is employed by MidAmerican Energy Company, was able to secure their community room for COHA's monthly meetings. We will be able to use this facility until the renovation of the Castle is completed. Spread the word to other alumni. Have you checked out the webpage? www.globalindex.com/CastleWeb/ Lots of information - spread the word to alumni - be informed. LATE NEWS:::: COHA finds a home for the Castle office. New address: Castle on the Hill Association Suite 435 Frances Building 505 - 5th Street Sioux City, IA 51101 712-258-0626 Mailing address Castle on the Hill Association P.O. Box 1776 Sioux City, IA 51102

Interested in joining the Castle on the Hill Association?

Select and "Print" the form below, and mail it in to COHA.