[pianotech] Beyond Hope

[chip tuthill]

This was a case of arson. The police have no leads yet.  The Pastor has been 
there for >30 years. Membership has diminished from 250 to ~45. It would be nice 
to have insurance, but there might not have been funding. Now they face 
replacing the building. I do not see how they can afford to do it. The Pastors 
mother donated the piano 20 years ago.

Chip



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From: "tnrwim at aol.com" <tnrwim at aol.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 4:24:45 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Beyond Hope

It's sad, not only that the piano is a total loss, but that the church elders 
decided to save money and not buy insurance, thinking it will never happen to 
them. Now they have nothing. 

 
Wim 

On a side note, I know it's expensive, but this is a very good reason to have 
the necesary insurance, on not only for your house, car, business, but also you 
life and for your health. You never know when it will be needed. 

 

 


-----Original Message-----
From: chip tuthill <chiptuthill at yahoo.com>
To: piano Tech <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 12:15 pm
Subject: [pianotech] Beyond Hope


 
I went today to examine a "smoke" damaged piano. At least that was the 
description. When I arrived the Pastor explained that the lid was open during 
the fire. The building was totally gutted. The firemen soaked the piano 
destroying the instrument. The piano, a ~20 y.o. Young Chang G185 was a total 
loss. Unfortunately the church had no insurance on the building or its contents. 
I did not charge for my time, asking only the pastor recommend my services to 
others.  The photo's tell the sad tale.

Chip Tuthill
Tuthill's Piano Service
Mancos. CO


      
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