Conrad, Just curious. How do you levy the fines? Can they actually be collected? You're at a private college (isn't it?) so maybe it's easier than it would be at a state university. Avery >We strenuously DO NOT have machines in the building. Diva bottles are bad >enough. > >last fall, I got this in effect: > >> Fines will be levied for food and drink in the practice >>rooms. >> >>There has been more and more evidence of spills in pianos. I have been >>reluctant to take such drastic measures in the past, but recently the >>incidence of open cups and bottles in and on pianos has increased >>dramatically. >> >>The reason for concern in that the spill of only a half-cup of water can >>do serious damage to a grand piano. Damage that could occur could easily >>require more than $1000 in parts and three to four weeks labor. >> >>Pianos are expensive! Please take care of them. >> >>First offense - $15, subsequent - $50. > > > > >Conrad Hoffsommer - Music Technician -mailto:hoffsoco@luther.edu >Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 >Voice-(563)-387-1204 // Fax (563)-387-1076(Dept.office) >=== Note new area code === effective 25 March 2001 === > >"Reality continues to ruin my life." - Calvin and Hobbes
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