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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=terrydeagle@yahoo.com href="mailto:terrydeagle@yahoo.com">Terry Eagle</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=suncat0@gmail.com href="mailto:suncat0@gmail.com">'Joe
Sontag'</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 05, 2012 8:01</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Deleted Information - BEP Operator Info Line Announcement
RequestDocument8</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">October 5, 2012<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Good morning <st1:place
w:st="on">Constance</st1:place>,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I am writing concerning the posted announcement
requested on behalf of the Michigan Association of Blind Merchants, a division
of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, and its annual convention
and meeting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please tell me the reason and justification for deleting
important information that likely is of interest to blind vendors. The
deleted information in the posted announcement was provided as information vital
to interested blind persons to be able to make accommodations to their blindness
to attend the evening event. The deleted information is reasonable and
necessary to achieve accommodations to attend the
event.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I find it difficult to believe this deletion to be a
simple oversight in your decision to edit and delete valuable information of
interest to blind individuals who routinely must make accommodations to attend
meetings away from their locale, given your many years of consideration of the
need for accommodations to be made by blind persons to allow and achieve
attendance and participation by blind persons at numerous Elected Operators’
Committee events around the state.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I hope and pray your decision is not another act of
discrimination based on your personal contempt for me, or because of a similar
act toward the NFB, based on your close relationship with a member of another
smaller organization of blind consumers and vendors, and your attendance at
their local and out-of-state events. Regardless, acts of discrimination
based on affiliation are totally unacceptable, must and cannot be tolerated
within the public sector, by agents of the state charged to serve all persons
and groups equally, regardless of one’s own
affiliation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I urge you to reconsider your action of deleting
important imformation of interest and accommodation value to blind vendors;
correct your action without delay, and be cognizant of the need for blind
persons’ need to know any and all information that will achieve access
through accommodations to all events of interest to the
blind.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please publish the entire event information announcement
requested as a public service to blind vendors.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Terry Eagle, President<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Michigan</SPAN></FONT></st1:State></st1:place>
Association of Blind Merchants <o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> Terry
Eagle [mailto:terrydeagle@yahoo.com] <BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Friday, September 28, 2012 3:44
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
'zangerc@michigan.gov'<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:</SPAN></B>
'edmondsl2@michigan.gov'<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> BEP Operator Info Line
Announcement RequestDocument8</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Hello <st1:place
w:st="on">Constance</st1:place>,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Can you please
have this announcement read on the Operator Information Line on October 2, 9,
and 16?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Thanks.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">-----------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Michigan Association of Blind
Merchants cordially invites you to attend the annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of Michigan (NFBM), the weekend of Friday, October 19
through Sunday, October 21, 2012, at the Doubletree Hotel in <U1:PLACE
u2:st="on"><U1:CITY u2:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Dearborn</U1:CITY></st1:City> <U1:STATE u2:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Michigan</U1:STATE></U1:PLACE></st1:State></st1:place>, <U1:STREET
u2:st="on"><U1:ADDRESS u2:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">5801 Southfield
Road</U1:ADDRESS></U1:STREET></st1:address></st1:Street>. Room rates are
$89 plus tax per night. Room reservations may be made by calling
313-336-3340 or 1800-222-8733. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Michigan Association of
Blind Merchants will be holding its annual meeting Friday evening October 19, at
7:00 p.m. Registration for the merchants meeting begins at 6:30
p.m. Bring your concerns and your ideas, as many changes will be taking
place as the Commission undergoes transition, and all of us need to be informed
and involved. Chief Deputy Director of LARA, Mr. Michael Zimmer, and the
new BSBP Director, Mr. Edward Rodgers are scheduled to appear at the convention.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> You can register for the
convention online at the NFB of Michigan website at <A
href="http://www.nfbmi.org/">www.NFBMI.org</A>.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We are changing what it is to be
blind and doing business in <U1:PLACE u2:st="on"><U1:STATE u2:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Michigan</U1:STATE></U1:PLACE></st1:place></st1:State>. Looking
forward to meeting you at our annual meeting and convention.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><U1:STATE u2:st="on"><U1:PLACE u2:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Michigan</SPAN></FONT></st1:place></st1:State></U1:PLACE></U1:STATE><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Association
of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>