<HTML><BODY STYLE="font:10pt verdana; border:none;"><DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tom Hansen reports that the following app</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">eared in the September 18th, 2004 edition of the Moscow-Pullman Daily News:</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Example not meant to offend</STRONG> </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Much has been written lately of my use of Gen. Robert E. Lee as an example of leadership skills Little did I realize how I would offend some in our community by using Lee. For this, I am truly sorry and want you to know there were no other motives or intentions on my part to further perpetuate the local debate among some. This is unfortunate and, again, I failed to consider the effect this might have or how deeply it may have offended some of you. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please know I do not wish to cause harm to anyone in this rich and culturally diverse community. I underestimated the effect of my presentation and, in the future, I will be more careful in both my words and actions. Thank you. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Paul J. Kimmell </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Executive Director </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Moscow</SPAN></FONT></st1:City></st1:place><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Chamber of Commerce</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear Visionaries,</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">At the risk of appearing implacable, I have to say that as apologies go, this just isn't good enough. Paul talks too much about "some" people. Some of us are offended; some of us insist upon debate; some of us are a pain in the keister. Okay, he didn't say that last thing, but the implication is there. What's more, it may even be correct. During a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey at my seventh birthday party, I acquired a lifelong addiction to sticking thumbtacks in asses. Can't seem to shake it, no matter how much methadone I take.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">But, in the interests of productive community interaction, and since I have been urged both on-list and off to give Paul a greater benefit of the doubt, I've decided to offer him my editorial advice. I usually charge between twenty and thirty bucks an hour for this, but Paul may consider the following my gift to the Chamber -- just in case they really are financially-strapped. Who knows? I've been told that they are, and I've been told that they aren't, but as we all know, there's a thin line between Enron Good and Enron Bad. I'll play it safe and err on the side of charity.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Here goes:</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Example poorly chosen</STRONG> </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Much has been written lately of my use of Gen. Robert E. Lee as an example of leadership skills. I would like to take this opportunity to say that I am deeply sorry for my choice of Lee and for my failure to recognize the divisive nature of selecting a Confederate general as a leadership model for the Moscow business community. The community is still reeling from the controversy stemming from Doug Wilson's pamphlet, <EM>Southern Slavery As It Was</EM>, and my choice of Lee has unfortunately reopened that wound. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I don't know what came over me. It was not my intention to fan the flames of discord. I am truly sorry, and I want you to know there were no obscure motives or hidden intentions on my part to further perpetuate a painful local debate. In choosing General Lee, I failed to consider the effect this might have on our community or how deeply it would offend so many of Moscow's residents. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please know that I do not wish to cause harm to anyone in this rich, culturally diverse, open and welcoming community. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I utterly failed to consider the effect of my presentation and, in the future, I will be more careful in both my words and actions. <BR></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you and again, please accept my sincere apology. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Paul J. Kimmell, etc., etc. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>[END}</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This might strike some of you as a bit groveling. So what? I think under the circumstances, a little groveling is in order. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Humility: it's not just for Unitarians anymore.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Joan Opyr/Auntie Establishment</SPAN></FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML><br clear=all><hr>Get more from the Web. 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