25C Volume 16, Issue 52 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, November 11,1992 Change order of technical matter precipitates tag of $26 The thought process behind a change order for the new had not had any previous problems with the original design Quada nodded his head in agreement with Mathison's high school site was clear. The value attached to the change in any of its other projects. Board member Jack Lane comment that the contingency fund is meant for construction order was not so clear to a number of school board members. followed up by asking if WBDC would alter its designs for use first and is not there for computer room financing. By the narrowest of margins, 4-3, with Nonn Byrne future projects to compensate for that. Mathison said "No, 95 Hie best way to explain this change order, is that by casting the decisive yes vote, the school board approved a percent of the schools never get into this question," Mathison taking this additional step we are taking out "insurance" change order from Burggrabe Masonry, Inc. in the amount of explained. against a problem we asked our contractor and architects to $26,460. Board president Ray Quada, who voted against the change be wary of - the future chalky appearance which can occur The recommendation from Owen Ames and Kimball Co. order, stated that, down the line near the project's completion, with amoisture problem," White said. "It will provide a better dealt with a technical aspect of filling the lop level of each if S26,(XX) was left in the contingency fund, that money could seal and filler than the original design." cement block wall around both floors of the entire building be used to reinstate some of the tilings the board had to cut Hie complete cost for the change order would be 526,460. with a different material than was originally designed. from the project within the last couple of weeks. This was brought forth by O A K. in an effort to insure that no moisture can efflorescence through the exterior brick and cause a chalking appearance. Jim White said there was a concern on behalf of the Showboat Board works to increase community administration prior to die beginning of the project about not having an ugly chalk appcarance on its brick. WBDC's design called for a 10-inch space on top of each awareness through fund-raising activities wall, under the I-beam. This space was originally designed to be taken up with the spaced metal studs. The change would replace the metal studs with another row of cement blocks It is generally agreed upon The loss accumulated on o and subsequent dampnx)fing. by the members of the Lowell lliursday night was greater WBDC's Tom Mathison, project manager, stated that it Showboat executive board and than the profit brought in on its board of directors that the Friday and Saturday night. Showboat needs to be more In order to retire the defi- active throughout the year and cit, the Lowell Showtxyat held Along Main Street notjustfora weekend in June. a "Las Vegas Night" on Sat- 'ffct It is also generally agreed urday and will hold its first upon that the activities coor- auction this coming Saturday $ r dinated by the Showboat need (Nov. I4)ai9a.m.alLarkin's to be financially successful. Other Place. Over the years the Show- The Board anticipated lhal 0_ Jbfilesf boat has come upon some these type of events will help rough waters. However, in retire die deficit before the 1991, a bright light did shine start of the 1993 shows. as the Showboat showed Members of the Showboat $9,500 in the black idler all Board approached area busi- ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW show expenses were paid. nesses about donating pn/es The profit enabled the toward the auction. Showboat to erase a deficit Lowell United Methodist Church will hold its annual Hie 1 .owell Area ( ar I bal- lhal ii carried into 1991. Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to ers Association (Harold 3:30 p.m. Brought on by a small /eigler Ford; lliomel Chev- lluirsday night crowd, profit- Over 35 craftcrs, attic treasures, used winter outerwear, rolet; Vennen Chrvsler, ability was again in question • home baked goods and bird seed on sale. Lunch will be served Dodge, Plymouth, Dodge after the first night of shows in from 11 to 1:30 p.m. Truck and Jeep Eagle; and 1992. Wittenbach ()lds, Pontiac and FALLASBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING A small Thursday night (iM('), did not believe donat- crowd has brought to the fore- ing a used car toward the auc- front the viabilty of continu- The Fallasburg Historical Society will hold a meeting at tion was a viable option, in- ing entertainment on theat 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, at Schneider Manor, the sponsor is Ida stead the Association donated evening. Onan. The speaker will be Carl Bajema of GVSU, on "Log- $2,000 to the Showboat. Board member, 1 )ick Korb ging in the Grand and Flat River Valleys." "The Lowell Showboat is said he believes that with Ron Russell, front left, presents Laura MeCollum, middle, Carl Bajema has researched (irand Rapids newspapers and extremely grateful for the ('iir Thursday being a work night, with a donation of $2,000 to the Lowtll Showboat from The copied hundreds of items in his research on local lumber mills Dealers Association's gener- out of town support for the Lowell Car Dealers Association. To MeCollum's left is Stu and logging. He has slides of mills and sites and will have a osity and their committment show is diminished. "Each Thomet. Standing in back are, from left to right: Harold most interesting andsoughtafterprogram. Visitorsandguests to die community," Lowell welcome. night there is a set production Koning and Darryl Kuiper. Showboat President (lordon cost above and beyond the Gould said. provided over the last couple the community has given our WARM CLOTHING GIVE-A-WAY entertainment cost," Korb Korb added that the Show- of years years through corpo- Las Vegas Nights and the said. "The production cost is boat is fortunate to have Hie rate sponsorship. "We are , The Lowell Area Jaycees are attempting to organize a consistent for each of the three A support local businesses have also thankful for Hie support sh"wb"at'l,,nt d" P«-20 warm clothing give-a-way, December 5. in the Lowell area. shows." They are attempting to distribute the clothing collected in the annual "Everyoneshould be wannatChnsunas" drive, locally first. Your help is needed. If you or an organization you are involved in can assist us Re-bid of television school $3,000 witli set-up, distribution or packing up, please contact Jackie If at first you don't like the bids, bid oui the project again. next lowest bid (Videoland - $9,879). Foster at X6X-6766, or Barb Mater at 897-7691. The success Lowell Schools re-bid the television component of die Alio Due to recent disclosures about Highland filing for Chapter of this project depends on us all. Elementary telecommunication project due to die first televison 11 (reorganization). Wale was asked to secure a letter from bids being loo high. The end result is a second hid that will save Highland and/or /eniUi (brand of televisions) indicating tliat LOWELL CHRISTMAS PARADE the school $3,(XK). they would honor the one ye;ir warranty should there be a need After consulting widi its telecommunications consultant to do so. Anyone wishing to participate in the Lowell Christmas (Jeff Wale) who reviewed die second round of four bids, it was Jim While suited I lighland has sent a letter indicating they parade on Dec. 5 should contact The 1 .oweII Area Chamber of recommended dial the bid be awarded to I lighland Superstores, have taken out a third-party repair "Insurance policy" for the Commerce at 897-9161. Inc., at a price of $9,843.32, contingent on a proper contract remaining nine months. being executed and signed. The bid was just $36 lower than the Hie total cost includes 22 27-inch units and one 13 inch Main St, cont'd., pg. 20 unit. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, November 11,1992-Page 2 The Lowdl Ledger-Wednesday, November 11,1992-Page 3 and Betty Zepeda of Grand Kleis of Comstock Park, Betty November 2, 1992 and went Waukegan, IL; and 1 sister, Rapids. Funeral Services were (Robert) Koetje of Alto. Ralph lobe with Jesus. She was pre- Bea (John) Hershman of Calleja commences with extended hours held Monday at the Galilee (Mary) Henry of Ypsilanti; ceded in death by her hus- Waukegan, IL. Funeral ser- Obituaries Baptist Church with Rev. band, Charles Lemery. She is vices were held Friday from sister, Margery (William) practice at the office of Clark Vredenburg James Frank officiating. In- Dikker of Wyoming Park; 12 survived by her children, the Wyoming Park United terment Saranac Cemetery. grandchildren, 27 great- Carole (Tom) Fox of Lowell, Methodist Church with her Sheri D. Calleja D.D.S., "I was drawn to dentistry students helped make things "I like Lowell for its calm- CARR - Frank L. Carr, aged Mark DeMeester; her sister Anyone wishing may make grandchildren. Funeral Ser- Rosemary (Marve)Sytsmaof pastor The Rev. Don Eddy has come to the rural commu- because of the art aspect, the easier to get through," the 1991 ing, slow pace," she explains. 82, of Lowell, died Novem- and brother-in-law, Margaret contributions to the Visiting vices were Monday at Roth- Wyoming.