Wednesday, August 8, 2001 about 8:00 am

Lynda Thompson
Empire District Electric Company
Joplin, MO
Fax: (417)-625-5169

Marie Ann O'Hara
Bolivar, Mo  65613

Dear Lynda Thompson:

I received notice that my payment has been applied to the next
billing cycle. Thank you for extending the payment until August
18, 2001.

As you can see by the enclosed letter [August 7, 2001 letter to
Dr. Jim Hill], I am in the midst of negotiating this situation with
SBU.

I am sorry that my representative has not been able to get back
with you yet.  My representative will be contacting you this coming
Tuesday, August 14, 2001.  By then, I should have a better idea of
what is to be done to resolve my entire account.

Thank you for your patience.

Sincerest Regards,



Marie Ann O'Hara