The State of Missouri is having severe budget problems, both last year and this year. One Missouri lawmaker has suggested that the state could save $39,000,000.00 by closing down both Missouri Southern State College (Joplin) and Missouri Western State College (Saint Joseph). Read more about it if you wish Joplin TV station - KSN 16 web page http://www.ksntv.com/news/default.asp?mode=shownews&id=1347 Jefferson City News Tribune web page http://newstribune.com/stories/011103/sta_0111030014.asp Joplin.com web page http://www.joplin.com/artman/publish/article_1396.shtml I hope that MSSC is not forced to close because it would affect me personally. I take care of about 20 pianos at MSSC. Sincerely, David A. Vanderhoofven Registered Piano Technician Joplin, Missouri, USA Piano Technician at Missouri Southern State College
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