EXHIBIT 99


                  906 CERTIFICATION


The undersigned certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350, that:

         (1) The accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended
         August 31, 2002, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a)
         or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

         (2) The information contained in the accompanying Report fairly
         presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results
         of operations of the Company.




Date:  November 27, 2002                   /s/ David H. Roche
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                                         President and
                                         Chief Executive Officer