First, he asked the media to play this message clearly and often:
To the person who left us a message at the Ponderosa last night:
You gave us a number last night. We do want to talk to you. Call us at the number you provided.
See my number 29 if you haven't already.
The person who left the message is who the chief is trying to communicate with..."To the person who left us a message at the Ponderosa last night...we do want to talk with you, please call the number that you provided"...