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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I read with interest the
“apology” from Roger Falen to Shirley Ringo.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Again, I found his remarks full of
distortions and inaccuracies.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I do
not fully hold Roger Falen responsible because I believe much was supplied to
him by others, and he doesn’t seem to have the details quite straight.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Yesterday, when I returned from a
weekend trip to visit my older daughter, there was a congratulatory message from
Roger Falen on my answer machine.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It was greatly appreciated.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">My initial urge upon reading the
“apology” was to refute it point by point.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Then I realized I’m weary of the discussion, and I imagine most of you
share that sentiment.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Now, I am
eager to move forward.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I hope
anyone who has questions concerning Roger’s remarks will contact me.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are many important issues facing
us in the next legislative session. They demand our attention.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Shirley
Ringo</P></DIV></BODY></HTML>