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dents by its principal, who explained the size, the scope and the purpose. What happened in the transition? Did people quit communicating—or listening?

Third. Some serious questions about long-term impact of the proposed facility on Washington’s town well and Rush River still need answers. The amended bond delay— even if unrelated—will provide more time for more research and better answers.

The delay provides good reason for opponents to direct their attention to a few key issues, and drop the shotgun approach to delaying or destroying the project.

The principals of the project have spent considerable time and “hundreds of thousands” of dollars trying to appease neighbors and do the right thing. In all probability, ground already could have been broken for a mental health care facility.

There’s time now for the supervisors to get the straight scoop, too. On questions of legality, procedure and jurisdiction, the supervisors went into a stall at half court instead of driving in for a lay-up. They were disorganized and should have anticipated better the storm that touched down in the middle of their meeting.

Fortunately, their indecision worked out for the best for now. The supervisors are not relentlessly driving forward in darkness. •

Come June 21, when the supervisors’ decision on the bond issue will be made, it anil be spoken—as closely as possible—with one voice.

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