FEBRUARY 17 - 23,1986 THE CITIZEN
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USKEGO - February h
been proclaimed ational Com­
munity College onth- by the
President of the United State
and Congress. A similar procla­
m tion for Michigan has been
. ued by Governor Blanchard.
The uskegon Community
College Board of Tru tee joins
the American Association of
,Community and Junior College
(AACJC) in, activities designed
to recognize the contributions
of the nation's two-year college .
The theme for the month-long
celebration is, "The Associate
Degree ' your key to the
future: employment, education,
per onal growth, and ucce ."
Thorn C. Clock, r-, chair-
man of the MCC Board of Trus­
tee, points with pride to u e­
gon Community College's 60
ye rs of rving the local com­
munity, offering both excellence
and cce ibility.
AACKC tatistics indicate
that approximately 75 percent
E hnic
y Colleg
s celebrate
of all P rt-time and cull-time
credit students hold down jobs
with attending two-year college .
Other figures from this group
hich h rved for 65 years
a national dvocate for com­
munity, junior and technical
colleges, ow that for every
$1 of tax support provided,
$4 is returned to the economy.
Karen elson, MCC elate
Dean of Faculty urned
re ponsibility for an exhibit at
Community College EXPO to be
held Wednesday, February 19 in
the Lansing Civic Center. Local­
ly, CC President, Dr� John G.
Thompson, authorized me ures
to increase community aware­
ne of the importance of the
Community College and the
A oci te Degree. Place mats and
posters have been distributed
throughout the community. Dr.
Frank Marczak, CC Dean of
Faculty, and Dr. Bill Page,
Dean of Students, have coor­
dinated local activities.
at ion ally , nearly 400,000
a ociate degrees were awarded
in 1985. Students of all ages,
previous ac demic abilities and
economic b ckground have
available to them, an
"opportunity with excellence"
through acce sible, diver and
flexible offerings at two-ye
institutions.
A policy statement i ued by
the AACJC points out that two­
year institutions re attended by
many individual with valid
re ons other than obtaining
a degree, and the emphasis
placed on the value of the
elate degree does not mean
that students who do not have
career objectives should be dis­
couraged from taking courses
for which they are qualified
and from which they will
benefit.
rama needs acto
USKEGO - If you're Hi -
panic Asian-American, Blac
(especially Black Vietnam
veterans) - they're looking for
ERW , CC Coun lor will conduct on
Study In Ethnic Group Relation beginnin Tu y
February 1 · and Thursday, February 20 from 7-9 p.m. t the
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Per ons of varied ethnic back­
grounds will be featured in a
very pecial dramatic produc­
tion, "Dream Tellers, A Study
In Ethnic Group Relation."
Eunice Merwin, MCC Coun elor,
will conduct the ession ched­
uled for twice weekly each
Tue day and Wedne day, begin­
ning Tuesday , February 18 and
Thursday Febru ry 20 from
7-9 p.m. at the College.
Presented as part of the
Continuing/Education program
directed by Janie Brooks the
pre entati n of play is de ign­
ed to ssi t the actor in arti­
culating their problems with
cultural differences as well as
helping tho e ob erving the
action become more under tand­
ing of individual differences nd
likene e.
The play w s written by
Reb c Ran on formerly pl y­
wri ht-in-re idence at H rri burg
Area Community C liege
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania u ing
student ctors. In writing the
play he' interviewed students
from differing backgrounds, all
with stories to tell of problem
in adjusting to a different cul­
ture, and each revealing their
dreams for the future.
Ms. Merwin agrees with the
uthor that cting out the
situations in this play provides
an emotional outlet for the
participants as well as an oppor­
tunity to understand different
ethnic group and their cultures.
She hope that it will be possible
to take at least segments of the
drama into the community
through local churches and other
groups.
Those interested are a ked to
call either Janie Brooks at 777-
0328 or Eunice Merwin at
777-0309 for additional infor­
mation.
Exces Social
Secu rity taxa
6 BENTO HARBOR-
person who works for more than
one employer during the course
of a year may p y more th n the
required amount in Social
Security taxes, Harry D. Gelan­
der, Social Security Manager in
Benton Harbor, id recently.
A person may pay exce s
taxes if his or her total earn­
ings for the year exceed the
maximum mount on which
Social Security taxes must be
paid. If this occurs, the worker
may claim a refund of the
excess amount paid when he or
she files an income tax return
for the year. Earnings over
the maximum for a given year
cannot be considered in com­
puting the benefit rate.
The situation different
if an overpayment of taxes
is due to exce deducations
m de by an employer. In such
ca S, the worker should apply
directly to the employer for a
refund.
Any questions about refunds
should be addressed to the
Intern Revenu Service rather
th n to Soci 1 Security Gelan­
der said,
But, other question about
Social Security can be an wer­
ed at the Benton Harbor S cia!
Security Office, 10 ted t 225
Colfax Avenue. The telephone
number i 926-7232. Residents
of iles, Buchanan and Galien
may call toll-free 695-3 76.
Residents of Dowagiac may call
toll free by dailin Oper tor
and asking for Enterpri 7007,
CC program offers benefits
MUSKEGO - Each seme -
ter approximately 30 students in
ducation elas s at Muskegon
Community ollege are matched
with 30 u egon Publi
chools fifth and sixth graders
having similar interests and
talents.
Over a 15 -we k peri d there
wilt be a minimum of 45 h ur
involvement bet een colle e stu­
dents and element s h I
children. Thi inv lv ment ill
in Iud h dul d parti ipation
both in and out f th lass-
r m. All hedulin will b
accomplished through � op r-
ation of the hool prin ipal
elas m tea her. parents. pro­
. rdinators, oil ge tu-
dent and child. Th mentor
program will fi Id
requirements
stud nt t th
L C sign-up continue
ntinuin
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SPOUSAL IRAs
QUESTIO : I understand that there IS a retirement
plan for married couples when one spouse IS not emp oyed Can
you give m som details?
A SWER: If you have QU ified earned Income and your
spouse has no e ned income. you may contribute to an IRA on
behaJf of you and your pouse and deduct ttus conmbunon on
your tax return, You may contnbut d deduct a m Imum of
52.250. or '00 of your tax compensatJon, ou may dl-
v'de th contributions betw n the accounts ho ev r you WI h
long no mor than $2.000 is contributed to one account