1.   Several participants said they expected the rift to heal and actually help make the movement stronger.

2.   But the rift had since healed and cooperation was normal, he said.

3.   The rift healed quickly, but Kelley continued fighting for every scrap on every defensive stand.

4.   The rift healed slightly when Frohnmayer withdrew from the consortium late last month, citing concerns about its nonprofit status and other issues.