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They survived their arrival at SEI, a mojo shower, a wedding and a honeymoon, and they are still eating chocolate.  Officially presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wobser.  Congrats to Kiel and Kelly!!!!

Congratulations to Holley Central School District!  Voters approved the District’s  $27.4 million Phase 2 Capital Improvements project.   The scope of work includes renovations and upgrades to the elementary school and middle/high school, multi-purpose room addition at the middle/high school, site improvements and new bus maintenance facility.

Voters in Honeoye Falls-Lima CSD approved Phase 1 of their Master Plan.  This $32M project consists of significant additions and alterations throughout the District.  A turf field is anticipated for this summer.  SEI Design Group has been assisting the District with the planning and is excited to proceed to schematic design on the project.

As always, we bring you holiday gift ideas to ease your shopping chaos.  This will be a 3-part series with ideas and hints for the season.  Part 1 will focus on non-tech related gifts.  Shocker!  Included are gifts for the architect within you!   First up is a little pricey, but if you love architecture and buildings, then you can’t avoid these – large models of famous buildings including some Lego construction sets.  You could also get these stone coasters of Frank Lloyd Wright textile blocks.  We could shop in the MOMA Store for hours, but these 2 items caught our eye: a really neat blueprint paperweight, and these cool poster hangers.

Stay tuned to Part II and III in upcoming posts from your personal shopper.

Congratulations to Brushton-Moira Central School District for passing their EXCEL project which includes energy conservation measures such as alternative heating systems, and also building security.

Now the fun begins as we start completing the design, and getting the plans and specifications ready for NYSED approval!

And the winner is…. Justin (the man with the lucky seat)!  Enjoy the DVD!  Lunchtime sharing is encouraged, so Mike and Jimmi can stop complaining that they didn’t win.

Have you seen this movie?  Enter our super easy contest by commenting below (one comment per person). One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive this movie on DVD. This contest is open to all including SEI Design Group staff members and families. Be sure to enter before the contest ends September 8, 2009.

SEI Design Group would like to welcome our client, Chatham Central School District.  We are currently working with the District to finalize the scope of work which will entail renovations at three school buildings.  A referendum is scheduled for later this year.

Congratulations to the Taconic Hills Central School District on their successful referendum!  The $15 million capital improvement project includes repairs and upgrades to district facilities, fitness center expansion, and athletic fields improvements.  SEI Design Group is pleased to be the architect on this exciting project.

We would like to welcome our newest client, Lebanon Valley Protective Association.  LVPA, a non-profit volunteer organization which provides fire and rescue services to the towns of  New Lebanon and Canaan in Eastern New York.  LVPA has a current membership of 50 volunteers.  In 2008, the LVPA responded to a total of 416 rescue calls and 121 fire calls.  SEI will assist LVPA in consolidating their fire department from the current 2 out-dated fire stations to a single updated facility.