1 EXHIBIT 16 March 3, 1997 Ms. Kathryn Avery Chief Financial Officer Avalon Community Services, Inc. 13401 Railway Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Dear Ms. Avery: This is confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Avalon Community Services, Inc. (Commission File Number 0-20307) and Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. has ceased. Very truly yours, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. cc: Office of the Chief Accountant SECPS Letter File Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 11-3 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549