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Dennis Lueck, M.S. <br /> Urban Forester and Horticulturist . • <br /> • <br /> • 16 May 1994 . <br /> • <br /> Jan Staszewski, Urban Forester ' • • <br /> Public Works Maintenance <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard <br /> . Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> .. Dear Jam- • <br /> Presumably, you have by now read the article written by Jeff <br /> Wright for the Register -Guard that appeared in last Friday's <br /> paper, regarding your resignation.• <br /> The comments in the article that were attributed to me were, <br /> quite frankly, most embarrassing. Jeff and I spoke by telephone <br /> for some - ten minutes on Thursday evening, during which I • <br /> expressed to him my "mixed feelings" about your resignation, <br /> in light of a number of significant improvements for our. commun- <br /> ity's trees, since your arrival. • I said, too, that I admire the <br /> way in which you seem to be able to maneuver within the bureaucracy, , <br /> getting things accomplished despite it all,•something that I would - . <br /> be unable to do, were I• in the same position. ' . • <br /> Well, as you and I both know from experience, words and ideas can <br /> sure get turned around between the time they leave your mouth and <br /> the time they hit the presses: II found Jeff's portrayal of my <br /> feelings toward you and toward your position to be inaccurate, at <br /> best. And at worst, his article .seemed to attempt to fan the <br /> flames of controversy, making an unpleasant situation for you even • <br /> . . . more unpleasant. , • • . <br /> . Throughout the time I have known and worked with you, Jan, I have <br /> found you to be, above all, fair and good - natured about the many <br /> issues we're both interested in. My sincerest apologies to you, <br /> A6 Mr. Wright's article portrayed my opinion of you and your work. • . <br /> to be otherwise. . <br /> I' wish you all the best in whatever you choose to. pursue next. And . <br /> I do not look forward to "starting from scratch" again with.another <br /> . urban forester...: .. <br /> Yours s cerely,• <br /> Dennis . . <br /> •, pc* Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director <br /> • 360 Owosso Drive Eugene, Oregon 97404 -2631 USA - <br /> . Telephone. (503) 689 -6215. . . <br />