Castle
Report
Volume 4 Number 2
October, 2002




NuStyle, COHA participate in ribbon cutting ceremony



Pictured from left to right: Tammy Barrett, co-owner of NuStyle, Dale McKinney, owner of Invision Architecture,
Don Jensen, president of COHA, and Marty Dougherty, member of the Sioux City Council.
Not pictured Todd Heistand, co-owner of NuStyle.


Friday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m., NuStyle and Castle on Hill Association performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting in the school auditorium.

Attendance at the event was by invitation only. A number of contractors were invited to hear what NuStyle has planned for the Castle. Tammy Barrett gave a brief history of what has taken place over the past two and one half years. She also told the audience why they were interested in saving the Castle. Tammy's brother, Todd also contributed to the discussion. Marty Dougherty shared how the Sioux City council will be involved. Don Jensen, president of COHA expressed how board members were excited that NuStyle decided to restore the Castle.

Saturday, June 11, COHA sponsored a tour for those who could not attend on Friday. The building was opened from 10 am to 2 pm. This would be the last opportunity for people to view the Castle before construction.


Garage door to be main entrance to Castle



Pictured above is the garage entry as it looks today. When the apartment complex is completed, this will be completely remodeled to become the main entrance to the building. A new 3500-pound elevator will be installed at the rear of the garage entry. Being on the ground floor, this makes the elevator handicap accessible.

Other features to be included in the building will be a slip card to gain entrance to the outside doors. This prevents any unauthorized person from entering the building. Two story loft apartments will be constructed on the third floor, north side, which housed the former science rooms. Living quarters will be on the third floor with bedrooms above where the clubrooms were located.



Preperations for Construction




NuStyle Construction Company is ready to use the yellow trash chute to funnel all the debris from fourth and third floor rooms on the south side of the building.




This trash chute is located on the north side of the building next to the garage entrance. A demo crew is at work to remove all debris.




NuStyle Construction employees look over plans for apartments.
Bob Heffernan and his brother Jim are studying plans provided by architect Dale McKinney.

Bob is the site superintendent while his brother works with him during the construction period. Bob has been doing this type of work for 15 years. Their job is to work with the different contractors getting bids and overseeing the work that is being done. The completion of the apartments is set for late September of 2003.




Gift Shop News


Gift Shop was required to move out of the building a year ago. Shirley McCleod has opened the gift shop in her home. If you need assistance call Shirley -

712-258-8215
or e-mail at snuthouse6@aol.com

We appreciate your continued support.



Two new board members elected to COHA


Katie Batcheller and Rick Larson were elected to the Castle on the Hill Association board at the annual meeting held on June 13, 2002. Out going members were Dr. Randy Bergen and Sandra Fry.

Officers elected at this meeting include Don Jensen, president; Caroline Conkey, vice president; Teresa Den Hartog, secretary; and Mike Prosser, treasurer.

For the first time COHA board voted to have members on a one, two and three year terms

One-year term members include Carolyn Conkey, Frank Conkey, Don Jensen, and Bev Kolbe.
Two-year term members are Teresa Den Hartog, Chuck Neswick, Gary Olsen, Linda Olsen, Mrs. Owen Peters.
Three-year members include Katie Batcheller, Robert Deck, Rick Larson, Shirley McCleod, Mike Prosser, Steve Weatherly, and George Zeitner.

Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the MidAmerican Building conference room.

Meetings have been held these past few months with NuStyle to work out some issues that needed to be resolved. NuStyle, working with the architect, was able to allow COHA to have an office and gift shop just inside the north door. It was determined that the print shop museum should remain in the building after construction and a site has been located.



If you have recently moved, or changed your e-mail address,
please send us your new information.




Class of 1932 holds 70th reunion




Class members from left to right first row: Ruth Aasen, Alvina Langley, Pear Franks, Violet Anderson, Clara Schulte and Dave Schulte. Second row from left to right: Ray Nelson, Ruth Linn, Jack Hatfield.

Members of the 1932 class celebrated their 70th reunion in Sioux City on September 27. Class members and their spouses enjoyed dinner at Green Gables. Later that afternoon they gathered at Northern Hills Retirement Apartments for light refreshments and talking over the past 70 years. As one member described the class, they numbered 500+ which included January and June class and also the summer school attendees.

Two of the members indicated they were glad to see the building being used instead of being torn down.




1947 Class tour Castle during 55th reunion




Members of the 1947 have the distinction of being the last class to tour the Castle. They assembled in the auditorium to have their questions answered concerning the future plans for the Castle. After the question and answer period, tours of the building were conducted by COHA board members Chuck Neswick and Don Jensen.





Gift Shop manager busy with bids and grants

Shirley McLeod is not only gift shop manager, she is also overseeing and taking bids on the construction of a proposed kitchenette in the building for COHA. The kitchenette will be located in the old boy's shower room just off the arch walkway to the gym.

After remodeling is complete, it is COHA's intent to use the gym for meetings, receptions, dinners, etc. A small window will be installed to assist in serving.


GRANT WRITING
Shirley will also be involved in grant writing for Castle on the Hill Association. She and Caroline Conkey will be seeking out grants that will provide monetary assistance to purchase the necessary equipment needed to furnish the kitchenette.



Membership Alert

Have you dropped you membership to Castle on the Hill Association? Are you thinking that since the Castle has been saved by NuStyle Construction Company that memberships are no longer needed? Think again.

COHA has operated these past years on memberships and donations. We are very thankful for all who have supported our efforts in the past to preserve the Castle. At this point in time we need to have your continued commitment.

NuStyle has notified that COHA will be responsible for the auditorium upgrade. This will include stage curtains, sound system and repair of the seats in the auditorium. NuStyle will do the work to bring the auditorium up to city code which will include heating and air conditioning, lights, new ceiling and painting. Also we hope to have a kitchenette off the old gymnasium.

In order to achieve this renovation in the auditorium, COHA will be assessing the possibility of a fundraiser in the near future. We need your help.




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.










Castle on the Hill needs your help

COHA is attempting to upgrade our data base for mailing the Castle Report. The increase in postage rates and returned mail that was undeliverable are taking a toll.

We are asking for your cooperation. If you do not want to receive this communication, please contact us either by phone, post card, or e-mail. Also if you have moved please send us the new address.

Voice mail: 1-712-258-0626
Mailing address:
COHA
PO Box 1776
Sioux City, IA 51102
e-mail: COHA1976@aol.com




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