Most parents and tudents thin that holarships are only
for the studen with good grad , low-income famili , or th
athletically inclined.
A small example of the numerous scholarships available to
tudents include: Left-Handed Stud nt Scholarships, Handi
capped Student Scholarships, Members of a Church Scholar
ships, David E. Letterman's Scholarship for "C" Students,
Veteran Children's Scholarships, Scholarships for Minoriti
and much, much more.
The general public is not aware that over 10 billion is .
available to students from private ector scholarships. Over
20.4 billion is available from the Federal Government.
In a U.S. Congressional study, it was reported that "over 6.6
billion of private sector financial aid went unused because the
parents and students did not know where to apply."
A Conservative college tuition for a full-time student runs
from $10,000-$30,000; high cost colleges run from 40,000-
$100,000 and this tuition is per year!
There are organizations that have spent hundreds of hours
in research locating scholarship sources. These organizations
are American Educational Excellence (AEE) members and
have their list of over 400 different scholarships available. The
lists include the scholarship names, address, telephone num
ber, application deadlines, summaries about the scholarships
and the amount the scholarship will pay your child.
Many scholarships pay the entire tuition, otherwise, stu
dents combine applicable scholarships together to form one
large tuition payment. Most scholarships include junior col
leges, career and vocational schools, 4 year colleges, graduate
schools, medical and law schools. .
For information on obtaining these scholarships liste, send
a self-addressed stamped envelop to: The U .8. Channel of
emnnrnr�forFHa.ro�������������ri�--l
O'Fallon, IL 62269.
Cornerstone Alliance
supports school funding
The ballot proposal on the March 15 Special Election for
K-12 school funding was unanimously supported by the Cor
nerstone Alliance Board of Directors at their February meeting.
Listed is key elements in the Board's decision. They in
cluded:
n Raising the sales tax from 4 percent to 6 peroent only
brings Michigan up to the national average, thereby not affect
. ing our overall competitiveness. This allows for a significant
revenue increase directly from our substantial tourism indus-
try. ,
• Property taxes on homesteads would be 6 mills instead of
12.
• Growth in assessments would be capped at 5 percent or
inflation, whichever is less, for all parcels.
• All reduction of 4.3 percent in the income tax rate, from
4.6 percent to 4.4 percent.
• No increase in the Single Business Tax (SBT). The statu
tory plan calls for a 17 percent increase in the SBT rate, from
2.35 percent to 2.75 percent.
"We believe that this proposal is certainly much more
friendly to both business and homeowners than the statutory
plan," said John Dewane, Vice President, Government Affairs.
"Tax changes can never be all things to all 'people. On
balance, this ballot proposal is sound and will serve stable
economic growth while funding education," he added.
Cornerstone Alliance is an economic and community devel
opment non-profit organization with more than 800 members.
Second Annual Qullt
Exhibit & Craft Fair held
The First P byterian Church of Marshall is planning its
Second Annual Quilt Exhibit and, Craft Fair on Saturday,
March 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3. Lunch will be
available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods (baked fresh on
the premis ), cookbooks and prepackaged Country Style Bean
Soup will be old throughout the day.
The Church intends to exhibit over 100 quilts; some will be
.antiqu ,h nd-sewn family heirlooms, while others will be more
contemporary, machine-stitched pieces. Additionally. wall
hangings nd children's size quilts will be on display.
This year the Quilt Show will be featuring homespun t�rows
and clothing by John -Kinney of Concord, MI, and WIll be
showcasing 90-block Organ Donor �ilt sponsored by the
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and a 30-panel trib
u quilt sponsored by MADD.
Quilting deal rs will be selling quilts, as well as quilting
suppli ,and be available to �nswe� qu tions. Vario�juried
craftsmen will also have their particular art forms displayed
for al . Ano h r f atur will be on-going live demonstrations
obbin 1 c , quil ing, b ket w ving, mocking, etc.).
A hand- wn, qu n- ized Amish Quilt will be raffled at 3:30
p.m. on h aft rnoon of the how. Ti�k are 1 ch and will
avail I in the church office (dally), or on the day of the
how You n , dn' be pr ent to win.
.Fr nci ampbell, a quilter and noted speaker from
B 11 vu will be ddr ing any interested quilt show partici
p n at '10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., in the Church Board Room.
Two useful c are being
offered during March by La e
Michigan College's Continuing
Education Department at the
Main Campu , located one mile
east ofI-94 on apier Ave. (Exit
30) in Benton Township.
An all-day Medical Office
Call (616) 927-8182, the Of
fice of Continuing Education,
for further information.
Co u
Ed Classes
d byLMC
P Ri k Mana ment
Semin r, ught by C rol
McCu , will rn t Wedn y,
March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
on the LM ' Main .Campus.
The 89 (i includ hand-out
material, refr hment, nd
lunch.
"Su fully Worlqng ith
People," a ne c being of
fered on Thursday, March 24,
will teach individua how to
motiva others for positive re
sults) how to improve communi
cation, how to give and take
criticism and how to cope with
difficult people.
The cl ,which costs 195,
meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. In the Mendel Center.
Continuing Education Cred
its (CEU) are offered with both
c . For more information or
to register, call Donna Schiman
at (616) 927-8182.
d -
i t mall busi
n owne or individuals
who are in th p of ex
panding or tarting a busi-
n
uco
The Senior Lifeline of the Van Buren United
Civic Organization announces th ir iviti for
the month of March. They include:
• Exercise for fun and good health, 11 a. m. each
Monday and Wednesday.
• Each Wednesday, Bingo before lunch. Also
. Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program for
seniors. All day. .
• Blood Pr ure Clinic, Tuesday, March 15.
Also Bowling at 2 p.m., at the Lakesid Lan in
South Haven. ,
• Every Wednesday and Thursday until April
14, Homestead Property Tax, Renters Cr dit,
Home Heat and RXprugCredit Forms As i. tan
available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m No appoir trn nt
necess�ry. . I
• Easter shop..Rij trij>, Ma ch 15, t the
Lakeview Square M.a. ll;�atffe Cr k. Bus 1 av
at 9:30 a.m. Cost $2.50 per person. Lunch is your
r ponsibility.
• March 17, Brunch at 10:15 a.m. at the school.
No meal at the Center.
• March 19, Van Buren United Civic Organiza- At The Library
tion meetings. Executive Board, 11 a.m. and Mem- . .
bership at 12 noon. , Pre-School Story'I'ime will
• March 23, Legal Assistance available from 9 meet on Wednesday, �rch 16,
a.m. to 12 noon. Appointment necessary. from 10-�0:�5 a.m, S�rl about
• March 24 Medicare-and Medicare Assistance St. Patrick s Day WIll be told.
d y, by appoi�tment only, from 1.to 4 p.m. 'Pre-re�tration is �ot required.
• March 24 & 25, Movie Matinee at lunchtime. MOVIes for children ar
Movi howing will be "B thoven." showr:t on Saturdays at 12.noon.
March 25, Birthday Party for those in March. Showmg on March 19, will be:
C 11 764-8378. Tailor OfGlou ter and Tale Of
• March 27, Annual SpringT ,from 4-6 p.m. Jeremy F' h !. Both mo�es'are
atth Van Bur CivicCenter,E' t34thAve.and b on rt by� tTlxPOt-
Lake treet. ter.
tatement"