20000404Ward Letter.doc

April 4, 2000

Conley Ward
Givens Pursley LLP
PO Box 2720
Boise, ID 83701-2720

Re: Staff Testimony in Case No. MID-T-99-01/SAW-T-99-1 – Extension of Time

Dear Mr. Ward:

Staff’s Direct Testimony in these cases is due on April 4, 2000. Thank you for agreeing to allow Staff to file Staff’s Direct Testimony one day late, April 5, 2000. I filed Consumer Staff Judy Stokes’ testimony on time. As I explained to you, I am concerned about the accuracy of some of the numbers arrived at by Staff and want to recheck them with Joe Cusick who returns to the office tomorrow.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Cheri C. Copsey
Deputy Attorney General

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