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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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/X/ Definitive Additional Materials Commission Only (as permitted by
/ / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
sec. 240.14a-11(c) or
sec. 240.14a-12
Lamonts Apparel, Inc.
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if other than the Registrant)
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IMPORTANT REMINDER
June 29, 1999
DEAR LAMONTS APPAREL STOCKHOLDER:
Our records indicate your vote has not yet been received for the Annual Meeting
of Lamonts Apparel, Inc. to be held on July 9, 1999.
NO MATTER HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU OWN, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT.
Should you have any questions or require assistance voting your shares please
contact Larry Dennedy of MacKenzie Partners, Inc. toll-free at 800-322-2885.
THANK YOU.
