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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jim asked that I send out a note. I know many
of you out there know, or have met Jim over the years, he is one of the great
down here in D6.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would like to report that Jim Thompson's wife,
Mary is home resting after cancer surgery. She is doing well and will
begin Chemotherapy in the coming weeks. Her chances for success are high,
thanks to her yearly checkup and early detection. Of course, Jim will be
sticking close to Mary throughout the process.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jim would like to say "Hi" to everyone. He
is looking forward to visiting with everyone at the Crowley contest coming
in May.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please keep Mary and Jim in your
thoughts.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>