Thursday, August 30, 2007

Let the Demo Begin...



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The first signs of a new Elyria High School came today as the vacated pizza shop and attached house located directly across from the Washington Building on the corner of 6th St. and Middle Ave. came toppling down.
We're off and running!
Check out the attached photos of today's demolition work here.







Videos are courtesy of the Chronicle Telegram

Presentation of Big Checks


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On Friday, August 24, 2007, the Ohio School Facilities Commission presented the Elyria Board of Education with a "Big Check" totaling more than $21 million. A goliath-sized check for $45 million came from the Issue 7 co-chairs on behalf of the citizens of Elyria who voted in favor of a new Elyria High School.

Check out pictures of the event here.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Bond Sale Alert

Elyria City Schools Prepares for Bond Sale

The Elyria Schools is preparing to sell bonds for the $45 million bond issue passed last May for a new Elyria High School. The bonds, expected to be sold the week of August 20th, will be sold in minimum denominations of $5,000 with maturities ranging from one to 28 years. The District has made arrangements to make the bonds available to any local residents who are interested in purchasing them. The bonds provide an opportunity to make a personal investment in the District and community.

Proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be used for construction, furnishing and equipping the new EHS, and acquiring, equipping and clearing the site for the preparation of the new EHS, as well as improving the Washington Building and other school district buildings.

A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc. is serving as lead underwriter for the issue. Edward Jones will also assist in the sale of the Bonds.

A Preliminary Official Statement that describes the Bonds and the School District may be obtained from the underwriter. Interested investors should contact either Kurt Faulhaber at A.G. Edwards' Westlake office, (440) 899-1744, or Mike Powers at Edward Jones' Elyria Office, (440) 366-0452 for further information on the sale of bonds.

Monday, August 13, 2007

August 1, 2007 Construction Update

Video of the August 1, 2007 construction update to Board of Education.

Get the latest news on the THE NEW EHS building project brought to you through this special report, airing 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., on Channel 98, from AVG Architects and Regency Construction.

Part 1




Part 2



Part 3