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<DIV>In a message dated 9/11/2004 12:36:18 AM Central Standard Time,
derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net writes:</DIV>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"><FONT
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f5f4b8" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>What I don't
see from you or Eric Henderson is an apology to Ron Van Putte<BR>for the
blatant lies that were written in this forum about Ron's apparent<BR>removal
from the WC's judging pool during the WC. That, to me, is
an<BR>egregious error made on your part for posting a total erroneous message
from<BR>Eric and then for not stepping up to the plate and apologizing for
it.<BR><BR>Now... That is too bad for this hobby of
ours.<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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<DIV>One thing for sure, Derek, nothing has been gained. I'm sure we've all
known, or <U>THOUGHT</U> we've known, something embarrassing to another
individual. Even so, that doesn't mean we have to crucify one of
our own publicly. I've known Ron for twenty years and he's always been
friendly to ME. I especially enjoyed it when he had the little red lips sewed on
the back of his shorts, letting you know what to do if you couldn't be friendly
back! (sorry, Ron!)</DIV>
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<DIV>Sometimes, sensitive subjects need discussing; but this is not the forum
for that. Nor is it the place to air private emails without
permission. Overall, it would be well to re-establish a modicum of decorum
here. Let's get back to building the hobby up. </DIV>
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<DIV>Derek, missed you in Muncie this year....I had a great time, returning from
medical leave!</DIV>
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<DIV>Brian Clemmons</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>