Life Ding ding Joplin schools back in session

**J Diddy** · 08-17-2011, 09:19 AM

http://abcnews.go.com/US/joplin-mo-s...ry?id=14323023

It has been absolutely amazing what has been accomplished getting the schools up and running. My daughter's school had been hit and I was wondering how they were going to throw together a makeshift school in such a short time. I went there Monday and I have to tell you, if the building wasn't located in the middle of an industrial park you couldn't have told it was an old factory. It has the definite feel of a permanent school.

Thanks for all the volunteers and donations. Three months later, it still warms the heart.

**SuperChief** · 08-17-2011, 09:25 AM

I've been in pretty close contact with the new education reporter over at the Joplin Globe, who's a really good friend of mine. She was also amazed with all of the progress.

rocknrolla · 08-17-2011, 09:25 AM

That's great to hear. I wish the best of luck to the rest up there.

**J Diddy** · 08-17-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperChief

I've been in pretty close contact with the new education reporter over at the Joplin Globe, who's a really good friend of mine. She was also amazed with all of the progress.

Truly remarkable. I think the funniest thing is the fact that the schools have been blowing up my phone the past week. I literally have received 20 automated phone calls, out of which half were telling me absolutely not to buy school supplies. Apparently every student gets a free backpack on the first day full with all the supplies they would need.

**gblowfish** · 08-17-2011, 09:36 AM

Go Joplin Go!

Rooster · 08-17-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

Truly remarkable. I think the funniest thing is the fact that the schools have been blowing up my phone the past week. I literally have received 20 automated phone calls, out of which half were telling me absolutely not to buy school supplies. Apparently every student gets a free backpack on the first day full with all the supplies they would need.

Wow that is awesome..

NewChief · 08-17-2011, 01:22 PM

My department donated around 300 textbooks and anthologies for use at the High School. I hope they have a great year!

08-17-2011, 09:19 AM
J Diddy Don't Be A Dick Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Joplin Casino cash: $6877192	Ding ding Joplin schools back in session http://abcnews.go.com/US/joplin-mo-s...ry?id=14323023 It has been absolutely amazing what has been accomplished getting the schools up and running. My daughter's school had been hit and I was wondering how they were going to throw together a makeshift school in such a short time. I went there Monday and I have to tell you, if the building wasn't located in the middle of an industrial park you couldn't have told it was an old factory. It has the definite feel of a permanent school. Thanks for all the volunteers and donations. Three months later, it still warms the heart.
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08-17-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
SuperChief Damn it feels good. Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $7547978	I've been in pretty close contact with the new education reporter over at the Joplin Globe, who's a really good friend of mine. She was also amazed with all of the progress.
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08-17-2011, 09:25 AM	#3
rocknrolla I'm the MFCEO Join Date: May 2011 Casino cash: $2135632	That's great to hear. I wish the best of luck to the rest up there.
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08-17-2011, 09:36 AM	#5
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17666178 VARSITY	Go Joplin Go!
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08-17-2011, 01:22 PM	#7
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9690204	My department donated around 300 textbooks and anthologies for use at the High School. I hope they have a great year! __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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