This letter was faxed to the various Empire District offices
this morning, January 19, 2001 by about 9:30 am.

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Friday, January 19, 2001

Marie O'Hara
Bolivar, MO 65613

Glen Blake
Empire District Electric Company
Ozark, Missouri

Dear Glen Blake,

I have received a letter from your colleague, Travis Jones
at the Bolivar office, which is post-marked January 5, 2001.

In his letter, Mr. Jones seems to indicate a willingness
to engage in "bi-lateral" discussions regarding my concerns.

I am writing to inform you that I -- or rather my representatives --
would be happy to participate in such discussions.

I am, for this reason, in the process of coordinating this
effort with all of the parties involved including Southwest
Baptist University and the Missouri Baptist Convention.  

One of my representatives spoke to your Customer Service
Representative, June Thompson, at the Ozark office on the
morning of January 18, 2001 and provided her with some
preliminary details and indicate my willingness to initiate
these discussions.

Within the next several days, please anticipate the arrival at
your Ozark office of a certified letter which will outline the
details of a schedule and means by which to commence with
such discussions.

As previous contacts with some members of your corporation
and other members of the Bolivar community have resulted
in prolonged harassment, harm, and life-threatening injury,
I have been advised to refrain from any direct contact with
individuals associated with Empire District Electric Company;
any local assistance or community agencies or churches, and
Southwest Baptist University and the Missouri Baptist Convention
until formalized arrangements can be completed.  

Please pass this information on to Mr. Travis Jones at your
Bolivar office as soon as possible.

I look forward to resolving this situation and appreciate your
patience, cooperation, and assistance.


Sincerest Regards,

Marie O'Hara

cc Glen Blake,
Empire District Electric Company,
Ozark, Missouri
Fax: (417)-582-1317

cc Customer Service Representative, June
Empire District Electric,
Ozark, Missouri
Fax: (417)-581-7560

cc Customer Service Representative,
Empire District Electric Company,
Joplin, Missouri
Fax: (417)-625-5144