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Biotech / Medical : VISN - Sight Resources -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ram Seetharaman who wrote (101)	10/12/2000 5:25:45 PM
From: Don Hand	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 103

New Chairman. siliconinvestor.com New Chairman At Sight Resource Corporation HOLLISTON, Mass., Oct 12, 2000 (BW HealthWire) -- SIGHT RESOURCE CORPORATION (OTC: VISN chart, msgs) today announced that Chris Callsen will become Chairman of the Board and assume an active role in strategic activities, including leading the Company's financing efforts, review of strategic alternatives, and investor relations. Mr. Callsen will also assume a role in the development and implementation of the Company's business plans, working closely with Bill Sullivan, President and CEO, who will focus his efforts on the day-to-day activity of the business units. Mr. Callsen managed Cole National's optical business as President and Chairman for 13 years, and has extensive retail experience outside of the optical industry. Commenting on his election, Mr. Callsen said, "Although a substantial portion of my time will be focused on the external affairs of the business, I do intend to spend time in the stores, labs, and distribution centers. While there have certainly been changes in the optical business over the past year, one overriding factor has remained constant: the success of our business is dependent on our people. I believe our people are excellent and look forward to working with them to help Sight Resource Corporation get back to strong growth in sales, profitability, and opportunity." Bill McLendon, former Chairman and CEO of Sight Resource Corporation, remains a director. Sight Resource Corporation is one of the country's leading providers of primary eye care products and services including managed vision care programs, operating 128 primary eye care centers in the U.S. The Company provides a full range of eyewear, contact lenses, prescription and non-prescription sun wear, and a complete line of accessories through an integrated network of opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists, affiliated with its primary eye care chains: Cambridge Eye Doctors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, E.B. Brown Opticians in Ohio and Pennsylvania, Eyeglass Emporium in Indiana, Kent Optical in Michigan, Shawnee Optical in Pennsylvania and Ohio, Vision Plaza in Louisiana and Mississippi, and Vision World in Rhode Island. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements contained in this news release which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and additional factors affecting the Company's business are described in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: Sight Resource Corporation William T. Sullivan or Christian E. Callsen 508-429-6916