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Show 8 THE SIGNPOST 1 uesuay, August o, v-jv i Union Building renovations to be completed by Christmas By Laurie M. WIrth Asst. News editor of The Signpost Although university officials hoped the project would be completed by the time students arrived for fall quarter, Union Building renovations will continue to be a hindrance until Christmas. By today, Sept. 23, new tile in the Gallery is expected to befinished. Carpeting should be completed in three to four days, and wall covering and painting is scheduled to be finished within ten days to two weeks, said Jolyon Walker, Weber State University facilities manager. The bid for furniture opens to-marrow and Walker estimated it will take four to six weeks before serving tables, trash containers and other furniture arives. But the biggest hindrance for students will be the renovation of the Marriott Center, which will not be completed until December, Walker estimated. Although contract renovations were initiated two years ago, the bid for the Marriott project opens tomorrow. Walker said once construction begins, it will take 45-60 days before the project is completed.Signs will direct students to alternative locations. A buffet will be set up in the Skyroom, which Walker said he believes "will be the best deal on food this year." In addition, tables will be set up in ballroom A, there will be specials in the Junction and tables and chairs will be set up outside the Junction. Construction was not finished over summer break because of contract negotiations, design negotiations like ventilations and asbestos removal and getting everything approved, Walker noted. 'There are a lot of people involved. It just didn't happen," he said. The asbestos was completely removed between Aug. 19 through Aug. 31. 'The staff is working around the clock to get it done as soon as possible. We may open up other rooms to accomodate needs or whatever needs to be done," said Mike Ellis, U.B. director. a BE HEARD! c Write a letter to the Editor! Mi 1 V III I Ml I III' il I I Ml ! NATURAL j? 1 QQ25 Over 30 Frames to Chooose From NATURAL COMPLETE WITH MATTRESS COMPLETE WITH MATTRESS LOUNGER LOUNGER Utah's Largest Futon Dealer OUR FUTON PRICE GUARATEE: 1) We'll beat any price in Utah 2) By 5 3) Show us proof. 90 Days Cash WAC 1080 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 (801)486-5889 m BALLET JOHN HART ARTISTIC DIRICTOR WEST Anna karenina September 24 & 25 7:30 P.M. Val A. Browning Center, Weber State University Tickets $7-15.00 Available at the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association 2580 Jefferson Avenue 399-9214 Asbestos-free Union Building r 1 1 DANIELLE MABEY7H SIGNPOST ALL THE ASBESTOS was removed from the Union Building In August, but renovations are not scheduled to be completed until Christmas. i BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! ...... School Ja Based on Intel's 80286 microprocessor running at 12MHz, the PowerMate 28612 provides agile performance for mainstream business applications. The system's 1MB of high-speed RAM is easily and inexpensively expandable to 5MB using ndustry standard SIMMs directly on the system board. IDE hard drives provide fast data access, while integrated Super VGA and HRVGA provide sophisticated graphics. The PowerMate 28612 is an exceptionally reliable system with the outstanding priceperformance ratio you've come to expect from NEC, a leader in the computer industry. PowerMac 28612 PRICED WITH A 45MB HARD DRIVE AND NEC'S MULTISYNC IIA SUPER VGA MONITOR OMI V . AUTHOmZED DEALS MSG $1499.00! PowerMate a a registered rademark of NEC Corportion. After Rebate, OFFER ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH! Connecting Point COMPUTER CENTERS 2236 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84401 (801)621-5244 Store hours Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5 |