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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I note that Dale Courtney posted information in his
blog indicating that I would not be running for re-election to the
legislature due to health reasons. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Starting last October, I had a series of surgical
procedures to improve circulation in my legs. The procedures were
successful. I have no lingering health problems that would keep me from
participating fully in the legislative process.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I will file for re-election - the deadline is
Friday, March 19. Bill Spence, reporter for the Lewiston Tribune,
mentioned my plans to run in a recent news article.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I do not have, and have not confided any secret,
strategic plans to anyone - not even to Dale Courtney.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Shirley Ringo</FONT></DIV>
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