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CDT Letter: Still has supported schools for years

Columbia Daily Tribune -- July 24, 2008

Still has supported schools for years

Editor, the Tribune: As an educator and active member of Missouri National Education Association, I look for candidates who will support public education.Support of Missouri public schools is support for Missouri’s future.I have found such a supporter in Mary Still, running for the 25th District seat in the Missouri House of Representatives.

I have known Mary personally for many years, having taught her youngest daughter at Benton Elementary School. While at Benton, both Mary and her husband, Russ, served on the PTA.While Russ served on the Columbia Board of Education, Mary continued to mentor students at Benton as a Girl Scout leader for 10 years, volunteered within the community, worked first for Gov. Bob Holden as spokesperson, then worked as spokesperson for the University of Missouri and Attorney General Jay Nixon, all while balancing her role as mother and mentor.

I personally witnessed her advocate for not only Benton, but other schools in Columbia by providing information to Gov. Holden. Because of her commitment to public education, the Missouri National Education Association and the Missouri School Administrators have endorsed Mary Still.Mary’s enthusiasm and leadership skills will work not only for public schoolchildren and educators in the 25th, but for all Missourians!

I am proud togive my support to Mary Still.

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