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	Name:	Catherine -
	Subject:	ahh....not true.
	Date:	1/2/2009 10:48:37 AM

I have no problem with the Russells, in fact they are family friends of three generations.

I have MAJOR problems with the company which operates under their name (Russell Lands, NOT Russell Corp), with which they have little to no input (admittedly by their own choice).

My life would not change one iota if Russell Lands folded up the tent and Ben and Luanne moved to Monte Carlo. Funny you mention those other textile companies. That is where our relationship with the Russells started, fighting together to eliminate the competition. But with the demise of Russell Corp, that chapter in our lives closed.

That is what seems to escape many here. Ben Russell and the Russell family have no control over Russell Corp anymore. They actually couldn't care less what happens to Russell Corp (or what's left of it). I have no problem with Russell Corp, they did what they had to do, what we wanted them to do (given the circumstances) and many of us encouraged and prospered from it, including the Russells.

The company Ben started and embraced is an entirely different entity (Russell Lands), and an entirely different story. It serves one ultimate purpose (although it is unspoken), which some of us recognize now. One day all of you will realize it as well, but it will be too late then.

Don't get me wrong, I know there is nothing I can do to change it. And I know my thoughts on these matters serve only to irritate and question. The sooner people realize what is going on, the sooner they may stand up and say "Wait a minute." If all you care about is the lake level this coming Spring, you will see the light when it is too late. If you look at the history of this lake from when it was created to now, and then apply the current environment to that span in the future, you may get it (many still won't). And the really ironic and difficult thing is this:

I don't think Ben wants that to happen either, but it appears that he just doesn't want to be bothered with the day to day machinations of the company he created. He's apparently tired and bored with it, which would explain why he goes along with the "what's the bottom line" philosophy that Russell Lands has created and nurtured for 10 or so years now. I don't necessarily include "Ben Russell" in the entity that is "Russell Lands." Yes, it is his company, but in actuality, he has no more to do with it these days than I do. Can't say I blame him or wouldn't do the same, but I would at least monitor and control the direction of the company that I created. If Ben is actually doing that, then he is apparently in agreement with the direction they are taking. I don't believe he is, and I don't believe he wants to be bothered with that right now. And I'm afraid when he DOES become interested again, it will be too late.

This lake WILL become Lake Lanier, and worse. The only question is when? And is there ANYTHING we can do to stop it?

I doubt it.

I don't think we can, but I hold out hope and keep trying.