EXHIBIT 17.1

January  11,  2006

Scott  D.  Gallagher
Chairman
FTS  Group

Re:  Board  Resignation

Dear  Mr.  Gallagher,

      Please  accept  my  resignation  from  the Board of Directors of FTS Group
effective  January  11,  2006.

Thank  you  for  the opportunity to serve on the Board and I wish you success in
the  future.

Very  truly  yours,

/s/  Linda  L.  Ehlen

Linda  L.  Ehlen
Director