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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Larry,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Blessings and God Speed to you and your family as you embark on this new and exciting chapter of your lives. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We look forward to hearing great things from Colorado Main Street as you make your mark on that program!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks for your help and counsel through the years! It has been appreciated and helpful!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Jeff DiMiceli<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>General Manager<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#002060'>ARDMORE MAIN STREET AUTHORITY<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>203 West Main Street, Ardmore, OK 73401<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ph. 580-226-6246 Fx. 580-226-7660<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ardmoremainstreet.com/"><span style='color:blue'>www.ardmoremainstreet.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=144 height=88 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D39C2E.FDD15720" alt="MSALOGO_RGB"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> MainstreetTowns [mailto:mainstreettowns-bounces@lists.onenet.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Larry Lucas<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 01, 2018 12:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> mainstreettowns@lists.onenet.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [MainstreetTowns] Farewell, But Not Goodbye<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Dear friends, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>I will miss you!</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> My last day with you at Oklahoma Main Street is tomorrow, Friday, February 2<sup>nd</sup>. I have accepted a position to become the new Colorado Main Street Architect. I wanted to take a moment to write you to express my gratitude for letting me serve you, share a little more about my move, and make sure we stay connected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>I have been blessed to work with each one of you, and nothing can ever replace the sense of community shared in this program. We have lived a lot of life together during the past 6 years that I have been on staff. Whether hard times or bright days, we have been there for each other, and I appreciate every kindness and every conversation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>For perspective, my wife and I have been wanting to move to the Denver/Golden area and planned to do so once I became vested in my State pension (April 2019). But, God’s timeline looked a little different, and when the former MS Architect in Colorado put in his notice it became crystal clear that that role was where I was supposed to be. Over the past few months, the stars literally aligned to make this move even possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>This transition is bittersweet, and I know it will not be without consequence. Leaving all my many wonderful Oklahoma Main Street relationships, family, and friends are hard, but, I am excited for the opportunity to remain part of our Main Street network and see my family’s dream of living in a mountain state realized. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>I will miss you dearly and appreciate the lessons that I have gleaned from you and the wonderful people in your districts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Let’s stay connected. </span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Fortunately, in today’s day and age, it is easy to stay connected. While on staff with OMSP, to avoid any conflict of interest, I did not pursue online/social media relationships with active Main Street acquaintances. Now that I will no longer be working for you, I hope to stay connected with you in this way. Here are the best ways to remain connected: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'></span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Blog:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> Since Earth Day 2017, I have been posting religiously on my personal blog “Green Heart Town”. I write about once per week and engage readers with topics that I bet you would like, too. In a nutshell, <i>a Green Heart Town is a place where we all take part in the active renewal of our homes, neighborhoods, and downtowns from the inside out.</i> I would love nothing more than you subscribing, contributing, and building new conversations together: <a href="https://www.lucassustainable.com/blog-green-heart-town/">https://www.lucassustainable.com/blog-green-heart-town/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'></span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Instagram</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> is a slice of life: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/larrylucasarch/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/larrylucasarch/?hl=en</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'></span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>LinkedIn</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> is all business: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylucasarch/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylucasarch/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'></span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Facebook</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> is all personal: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larrylucasarch">https://www.facebook.com/larrylucasarch</a><u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'></span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Twitter</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> I have not the faintest: <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryLucasArch">https://twitter.com/LarryLucasArch</a> <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Of course, if you are ever in the Denver Metro, specifically the Lakewood/Golden area, please let me know you are coming. It would mean a lot to have you visit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Wingdings'>Ø</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Personal Email: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><a href="mailto:larryblucas@gmail.com">larryblucas@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Wingdings'>Ø</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Cell:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> 405-245-8806<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Thank you!</span></b><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'> Being a part of this incredible program and working with the best people in Oklahoma has added more delight & purpose to my life than I could have ever imagined when I began over 6 years ago. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>I am a little sad to leave the land of my upbringing where - thanks to you - I feel at home anywhere. But, the places we called our Oklahoma Main Streets have strengthened my heart. The places and more importantly the people in them will forever be part of me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Thank you for adding meaning to my life, making your communities stronger today, and for working to leave a legacy for the next generation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Yours truly, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'>Larry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Myriad Web Pro"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=1490 style='width:893.75pt'><tr><td width=1490 style='width:893.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:125%'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1E9EE6'>Larry B. Lucas, II</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'><br>Architect, CPHC</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'>, LEED</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'> AP O+M, <br>Oklahoma Main Street Center, Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce <br>900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:125%'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#939597'>Ph: 405-815-5119 | Fax: 405-815-5109 | </span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#4BACC6'>OKcommerce.gov/main-street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:125%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Myriad Web Pro";color:#70AD47;letter-spacing:.5pt'><img border=0 width=175 height=85 id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D39C2E.FDD15720"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:125%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Myriad Web Pro";color:#70AD47;letter-spacing:.5pt'> </span><a href="http://okcommerce.gov/" title=""Visit OK Commerce at okcommerce.gov" "><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:125%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=127 height=30 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01D39C2E.FDD15720" alt="cid:image001.png@01D06622.7C1449D0"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=1490 style='width:893.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:3.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1E9EE6'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td width=1490 style='width:893.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Myriad Web Pro";color:#70AD47;letter-spacing:.5pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>