The present heating system is the age of the community building which is approximately 30 years old. The only air conditioning is in the small meeting room at the front of the building.
The Lovilia Community Betterment Committee has launched a fundraising effort to accomplish the goal of air conditioning the entire building and installing new energy efficient furnaces. There will be a separate furnace/air conditioner for the large meeting room that is used for suppers and school reunions,etc. Then a second furnace/air conditioner for the small meeting room, kitchen, hall and bathrooms. The new heating units will be 95% efficient. The cost is about $20,440 plus $1,105 in sales tax and an extra $850 for additional electrical work and labor to the new units. The bid accepted for the job was from Nolan Air Conditioning and Heating of Albia.
Work is to begin next week with an expected completion date of July 31, 2009.
The estate of Yvonne Miletich left money of which the Community Building received $7,000. This is a generous bequest from her and we sincerely appreciate it.
The Community Betterment Committee has already sent a letter asking Lovilia school alumni to send donations for the project and to date have received about $4,000. So a big thank you to the alumni for your loyal support.
All Lovilia residents and friends have been sent a letter asking for donations also. We still need about $12,000 to finish the project. To send a check make it out to “Lovilia Community Betterment” and mail it to Lovilia Community Betterment, % Paul Ansley, P.O.Box 152, Lovilia, IA 50150.
The committee will take out a loan if necessary to pay off the project and then hold fundraisers to pay off the loan.
August 8, 2009 will be the first fundraiser supper. It will be a bake potato with toppins, salad bar, and homemade desserts. If the project is completed as planned you can eat in air conditioned comfort!!!!!!
Mark your calendar now for the August 8, Saturday, supper in cool comfort and send your checks (big or small). If you would like to volunteer to work and clean up at the supper call Janice Ansley 641-946-8258.