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Library use is on the rise in the La Crosse area even as state funding is being cut.
The Winding Rivers System helps move resources between 29 libraries in 7 surrounding counties.
Their state funding was cut 10-percent this year and they are facing another 10-percent cut next year.
It forced Winding Rivers to cut one full-time position. But as their state funding falls, the number of people using the libraries is going up.
"Even as people are going to starting to use e-books and looking at information in other ways, we still saw our circulation in this region go up three percent, so people are still using libraries and still relying on libraries," said Winding Rivers System Director Kristen Anderson.
The La Crosse Public Library continues to see a strong demand for DVDs, audio books and children's print material. They say it's a benefit to be able to move resources between libraries in as little as a day or two. But more cuts to the system could threaten that.
"If the cuts continue at a system level, that really starts to impact primarily the delivery, to go from three deliveries a week down to two or one, would be extremely impactful to la crosse public we would notice it immediately and so would our users," said Kelly Krieg-Sigman, director of the La Crosse Public Library.
Wisconsin residents borrow more than one million library materials each week, ranking the state among the top 10 in the nation for library usage.
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"Blogging from the Boonies" is Michelle Wright, grand-prize winner of Blog Month! Michelle is a Compassion Advocate, sponsor, blogger, wife, mom and so much more.
But we'll stop talking now and let you read the words she shared with God in Blog Month, assignment two. Take it away Michelle …
Dear God,
When I think back to that conversation I had with a friend in May of 2009, what stands out is that nudge I felt in my heart. When she mentioned getting a letter from her Compassion International child, I knew that, without a doubt, I needed to look into the organization.
I felt that same unmistakable nudge to my heart when I first laid eyes on the shy face of a little girl from Ghana.
As I looked through the children on the Compassion website, wondering how we could possibly choose, the message came loud and clear when my focus landed on Precious.
"Here is your child."
I didn't know, when I clicked the Sponsor This Child button, that You were planning to take this small step and change the direction of my life.
But You did.
A changed perspective. A passion to change the lives of the "least of these," one child at a time and one sponsor at a time. A heart broken over the way some in this world suffer and a heart renewed to see miracle after miracle.
In this journey You have laid for me, You have helped me to be more open to your gentle promptings. You have helped me to be more obedient when I feel that now familiar nudge on my heart.
You have helped me to see how blessed we are with "enough" and how we can actually do something when we decide not to do nothing.
Father, Your Word tells me:
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
"As it is written:
"'They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.'
"Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
"You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." — 2 Cor. 9:6-11, NIV
While I still feel so very young in my faith and my walk with You, my faith is strengthened to see how the promises in Your Word ring true. You have blessed us so abundantly.
Lord, I just thank You. Thank You the path you've set before me. Thank You for all of the beautiful children You've put in my life. Thank You for seeing fit to use me, in some small way.
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Well last night was a first for me! I cried during ALL four of the hometown dates. Zak, Drew, Chris and Brooks all have so much to offer and I really like each of them for different reasons. I think Des made the best decision for her last night and I can't wait to see who she falls more in love with in two weeks!
Zak is awesome. He has such a big heart and you can tell that he is SO full of life. He gives off so much positive energy and I love that he owns a shaved ice truck! How FUN! Des has such a good time with Zak and when she is around him she is constantly smiling. I think Zak brings out the best in her and Zak's family was AMAZING. They were the sweetest people. They instantly liked Des and everyone just connected. I loved that Zak and his siblings sang to Des (it was so special, I was totally tearing). I was very surprised to see that Zak gave Des a promise ring! She seemed a little overwhelmed and surprised. I'm not sure if she should have taken it if she wasn't sure how she was feelings about him (yikes, leading him on much). In my opinion, he has the best personality of them all!
I didn't realize how deep Drew's feelings were for Des until last night. He really cares about her and he can absolutely see a future with her. I loved Melissa (his sister). She was so adorable and I was crying so hard when Drew's father called her an angel. Des and Drew's father definitely shared a moment. I really liked how comfortable Des was with all of Drew's family members. I can see a future with Des and Drew. I just can't figure out if she can.
Chris and Des have a great connection! When they were playing baseball together, you could tell that Chris brings out Des's goofy side. They are both so athletic and look great together! Chris's father was a little odd and his mother was a little overprotective. But I think both of them saw how happy Des made him. I don't know how well I see Des fitting in with Chris's family but she has strong feelings for him. She drew stuff in her sketch book and it was such a sweet, kind gesture. Basically she outlined everything from the first time they hung out until now. Chris is definitely head over heels for Des. I just hope Des doesn't break his heart.
Des said that she loved Brooks and I swear that's like against The Bachelorette rules or something! You can tell that she is 100% into him. His family was huge. He has ten siblings! But I was surprised to see that they were asking him the hard questions not her. I think Brooks clearly has feelings for Des but I don't think they are as strong as hers or as the other guys. I really liked Brook's family and I loved that they all wore name tags! Super cute! I hope that Brooks lets Des know how he feels and opens up to her because I really feel like she is just waiting around for him. She might end up getting her heart broken by him.
Des and her brother aren't very close so I'm not quite sure why Des needed to talk to him. He still doesn't seem supportive or understanding of her situation. I am glad that Des didn't have him meet the guys. He will have to meet the final two and I think that will be more than enough. Let's keep our fingers crossed that he behaves himself!
I wasn't surprise that she sent Zak home but I know he was and that broke my heart. What do you guys think? Should Zak have been sent home? Do you think he should have thrown the promise ring out the window? Maybe Zak can be the next Bachelor! Would you guys watch?
Next Monday night is the Men Tell All. We get to see James, Ben and Mikey…the bad boys of the season. Also, we get to see how Zak is doing! AND of course we will get a sneak peak at the final three and the overnight dates!
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This is for the Refugio Little League Board members. How can you have ten members but only five have a say? I was told that the Woodsboro members voted for me to be barred from the games while the Refugio members didn't have a say. Are some of the members just puppets?
I have been going to the games for over 30 years and have never been thrown out of a game. My granddaughter was playing ball and I asked her a question and the referee threw me out of the game. Jeremy Rowland told me he was a highway patrolman and he could have me thrown out. He was not on duty at that time. He shouldn't be trying to use his work status at a ball game. Why was I thrown out for asking a question? Was the referee having a bad day or what?
When the members met with me, Larry Jochetz told me he had heard me at football games and track meets before. I told him that didn't have anything to do with the baseball game. I was told that they had ten people who could verify that my behavior was the cause for me being put out.
I told them I could have brought people to voice my side but was told I couldn't bring anyone. No one could tell me why I couldn't bring anyone. I was told that the meeting was over and it had just begun. Their mind's were made up before the meeting ever started.
I really don't think I was out of line for asking a simple question. I believe it is unfair for me to be thrown out of the game for a year. Is there a rule against asking questions or questioning the rules? I would also like to know if Refugio board members can have a say on what goes on. If anyone knows the answer to my questions please let me know.


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by Susan Dutca
Donald Farish, Roger Williams University's President earns over $425K annually and wants you to stop blaming colleges for higher education's unaffordability.
What accounts for college unaffordability? According to Farish, it is the "concentration of wealth at the top," or "wealth inequality", which is interesting coming from somebody making almost 10 times the average American worker's salary. He does not however, believe in the "concerns about salaries of some presidents and the cost of DI athletics" that "continue to attract attention." Donald Farish served as President of Rowan University from 1998 until 2011, with an average salary of $300,000 - plus a $15,000 annual bonus. Currently, he is the President at Roger Williams University at a salary of over $427,000.
Farish believes that "wealth inequality is an issue that must be addressed if America is to continue to have a strong and growing national economy." This is coming from a man whom Rowan University bought out at a cost of $600,000, in exchange for his early resignation. Such buyouts, according to Executive Director of the Common Sense Institute of New Jersey, are common but this one "cost the full tuition and fees of 25 students each year to cover the cost of the buyout" and calls the practice of compensating presidents on their way out "unfortunate".
According to Victor Fleischer's published report "Stop Universities from Hoarding Money", wealthy universities such as Yale spend their enormous endowments primarily on compensation for private equity fund managers - roughly $480 million. Compare that to the $170 million spent on tuition assistance, fellowships, and scholarships spent on students; all the while Yale continues to charge its students $45,800 in tuition, room and board. Fleischer claims that this trend - which pays private equity fund managers more than students - exists at Harvard, the University of Texas, Stanford, and Princeton. The problem is that "we've lost sight of the idea that students, not fund managers, should be primarily beneficiaries of a university's endowment. The private-equity folks get cash; students take out loans."
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Spring - a time of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth - and of course, new and fresh scholarships. In lieu of the more temperate weather, blooming flowers and wildlife, we've compiled for you a list of spring-friendly scholarships, particularly ones for environmental studies, botany, horticulture, floricultural, and ecology. If you're a lover of all things new and nature, check out these scholarships. And don't forget to create a FREE profile to match to all the other many scholarships for which you may qualify!
Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship
What better scholarship for spring than one with this title? Only the brightest, most well-trained and qualified are considered for this scholarship worth $3,000. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply, as long as they are studying landscape design, horticulture or a related discipline at a two or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered
Students must demonstrate an overall 2.25 GPA and a 2.7 GPA in their major. Those interested in woody plant production, wood plant propagation, woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales and marketing are also able to apply.
Folsom Garden Club Scholarship
For students who are studying horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, forestry, agronomy, conservation, plant pathology, environmental studies, and/or other related subjects, and live in the California counties of Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado or Yolo County, you may be eligible to win up to $2,000.
Applicants must also demonstrate a 3.0 GPA and be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in college.
Orchid Care Scholarship
April showers bring May flowers and in this case, orchids. Qualifying undergraduate and/or graduate students are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a program in botany, horticulture, environmental science, conservation, or related field, with a focus on orchids. Up to three $500 scholarships will be awarded to the winners.
Seed Companies Scholarship
Some of the leading companies in seed production, including Ball, Pan-American, Goldsmith, and Syngenta, sponsor the Seed Companies Scholarship, which is available to college juniors and seniors as well as graduate students. In order to be eligible for the $4,000 scholarships, students must have a career goal within the seed industry.
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
If you love things in nature - including forestry, wildlife, or marine science, and are an undergraduate or graduate studying at a Louisiana public college or university, you may qualify to win up to $12,000 for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study.
Applicants must be a Louisiana resident for at least one year prior to the scholarship award year. Furthermore, undergraduates must maintain a 2.5 GPA while graduates must hold a 3.0 GPA.
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
Graduate students who have strong academic qualifications and how are focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness are eligible for this scholarship. Students who are studying in areas such as natural resources management, law, or policy programs are strongly encouraged.
Research topics include: restoration of the health and function of wilderness, management impacts on wildland, valuing wildlands ecosystems, connecting people to wildlands, and impacts of climate change. Additional funding - in addition to the $10,000 - will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium.
Natural Resource-Excellence in Education Scholarship
The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation and the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. have joined forces to offer five (5) $10,000 scholarships to freshman at Texas universities who are majoring in natural resource related field such as agricultural science, wildlife science, forestry, range science, or similar majors
Students must also maintain 12 hours per semester and a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester and cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship
Do you have a unique environmental or conservation project that you believe will rebuild the environmental and social-wellbeing of your community? Do you have ideas that can improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife? If yes, the Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship is for you.
Three scholarships totaling $850 will be awarded to the authors of the three best Apprentice Ecologist essays. Students in middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate study are eligible to apply. All you have to do is conduct your own environmental stewardship project, take a few digital photos of your project in action, and write an essay about your project and what it means to you!
Brower Youth Award - Earth Island Institute
For students ages 13-22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership efforts and are working to protect our shared planet, this scholarship is for you. You must reside in North America and play a major leadership role in an environmental project.
Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize, a professionally produced short film about their work from an Emmy award winning film crew, and flight and lodging accommodations for a week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.
And don't forget, you should pay for your college education with as much free money as possible! Find as many scholarships and grants as you can before turning to student loans. Visit the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search today where you'll get matched with countless scholarships and grants for which you qualify, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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by Susan Dutca
Beginning this fall, Northwestern University will offer grant and scholarships to combat student debt for qualifying students. As is the case with many colleges and universities, Northwestern's tuition hikes over the past several years have not helped the issue of crippling student debt. Based on their endowment and continued contributions from alums, it would certainly seem that Northwestern could offer considerably more financial assistance than they are at present. While Northwestern is about to start offering more free money to incoming students, capping the potential loans at $20K, we believe there is a solution to keep students from burying themselves in student loan debt: scholarships.
It took six years of student organizing and meeting with administrators to begin the process of reviewing and changing the financial aid policy to a no-loan program that grants 100 percent coverage of student financial aid; implements a cap for loans on current students whose debt is at $20,000; and offers full university financial aid for undocumented students. Students who reach $20,000 in loans will have additional aid covered in grants, but there's a catch. If you are at $30,000, you're not getting a check, according to Northwestern Vice President of Media Relations, Alan Cubbage. The new program will start 10 new initiatives for both undergraduate and graduate students, with a special emphasis on undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools, low-income, and first-generation students, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Going to college doesn't have to break the bank or saddle you with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Check out the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search where you'll discover you qualify for hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships in just a few minutes, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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Top Food & Beverage Company Scholarships
Mar 18, 2016
by Susan Dutca
You probably turn to your favorite food chains to satisfy your hunger and thirst, but now you can help reduce your college tuition burden with scholarships offered by some of the most well-known and popular Food & Beverage Companies. Many of these sponsored scholarships are listed on Forbes and Fortune 500's Top Food & Beverage Companies, so you know they will offer prestigious and large-dollar scholarships. Scholarships range from $1,000 to full tuition, so be sure to check your eligibility when applying - though some are exclusive to company employees, many simply require you to show a desire to continue your post-secondary education. To learn more about these scholarships and many others, create a FREE profile and see what scholarships for which you may qualify:
Dunkin' Donuts Scholarships
Dunk into this scholarship opportunity if you are a senior attending high school in one of the designated areas in the U.S. that offers the Dunkin' Donuts Scholarship and have exceptional academic merit and community service. As one of America's favorite all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, the chain is offering $1,000 scholarships to help qualifying applicants pay for college. You must be a resident from one of the listed areas to apply: Rhode Island or Bristol County, MA; Connecticut or Western MA; the Greater Philadelphia Region; New Hampshire; Palm Beach (Treasure Coast area), the Greater Miami,(Fort Lauderdale area), or the Greater FL Myers (Naples area). Please check your eligibility at the scholarship provider's website.
Panera Bread Operation Dough Nation Scholarship
Scholarships fresh out of Panera Bread - a company listed as one of Fortune 500's Biggest Food & Beverage Companies. Not only do they value clean, good eating, but they also value an all-around healthy lifestyle, rewarded student-athletes for their commitment to sports and academics by providing financial assistance for college. One male and one female student-athlete from the WPIAL District win the Panera Bread Scholarship, amounted at $5,000 for each winner.
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Live more and now, earn more! With the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship, 220 college-bound students who plan on being one of the next generation of innovators, creators, and dreamers are eligible to win up to $25,000 in scholarship money. Applicants must create and submit a video telling the story of their life's passion, and demonstrate innovation and creativity.
Denny's Hungry for Education Foundation Scholarship
Denny's doesn't only serve food to late night breakfast lover's looking to squeeze in an extra meal, they also believe in fighting childhood hunger. Denny's offers scholarships to students who also believe in this endeavor, and must explain in a 300-500 word essay on how Denny's can positively impact childhood hunger in their communities. Scholarship categories are broken up by age: K-12, high school, and college and students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. To see specific eligibility requirements for each HFE partner, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Independent Hardee's Franchisee Association Scholarship
Hardee's believes in living the premium life with premium burgers, and if you are an IHFA employee planning to enroll or already enrolled in college, you can earn a premium scholarship worth $1,000. Financial need is not required to be eligible. Instead, recipients are selected based on their academics, demonstrated leadership, and participation in activities, community service, honors, work experience, goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and outside appraisal.
Papa John's Pizza "A Better Slice of Education" Scholarship
Papa John's believes that the more you put in, the more you get out. For stellar seniors attending CCSD high schools, having a high 3.8 GPA and investing more 50 hours or more in community service can land you a $1,000 scholarship for college. On top of having outstanding academic merit, students eligible to apply must write a 250-word essay answering the age-old question: "Why is education important to you?"
Burger King Scholarships
Burger King's motto, "Have it Your Way" is not just food-inclusive. This includes scholarships as well. The Burger King Scholars Program has awarded over $25 million in scholarships in 2015 alone. Scholarships vary from $1,000 to $50,000 to students who have a a minimum 2.0 GPA, who are passionate about serving their community, and are Burger King employees or children of employees. The James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship awards $50,000 to deserving students who have a minimum 3.3 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 25 or a combined SAT score of 1700.
Starbucks College Achievement Plan
This is not your ordinary scholarship. If you are a partner or employee of Starbucks, or if you're interested in joining the Starbucks team), and are also interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree, you can qualify for the Starbucks Achievement Plan. Starbucks has teamed up with Arizona State University, so employees and partners across the country can receive their Bachelor's from Arizona State University at little to no cost. Qualifying participants receive an automatic 42% CAP scholarship applied toward their tuition costs and are reimbursed for tuition expenses at the end of each semester. For full details on how the program works, please visit the provider's website.
Chobani Scholarship
Chobani is known for its all-natural, non-GMO Greek yogurt and now offers a scholarship to one food-loving student who has demonstrated an interest in communications and is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in a culinary school. The $5,000 scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate students who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT, or PA.
And don't forget, you should pay for your college education with as much free money as possible! Find as many scholarships and grants as you can before turning to student loans. Visit the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search today where you'll get matched with countless scholarships and grants for which you qualify, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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Not Your Usual Scholarships
Mar 10, 2016
by Susan Dutca
Do you ever feel like your unique, even weird and unusual talents and interests go unnoticed? Although academic, athletic, and merit-based scholarships are some of the most prevalent and abundant scholarships out there, there are colleges, universities, and organizations dedicated to rewarding quirky scholarships. The pool of students who have these attributes or skills is smaller than others, which means if you qualify, you have higher chances at winning the scholarship. Whereas academic and merit-based scholarships may require a certain GPA or class rank, these scholarships have unique eligibility requirements. Check out our list of unique, weird, and unusual scholarships below and see if you qualify by creating a profile:
Scholarships Calling Out your Name
There are few times in life where you can earn cash for your last name. If you happen to be a Catholic with the last name Zolp, you qualify for a scholarship from Loyola University Chicago. If you're one of the bright students planning to attend Harvard and have the last name Thayer, Downer, Bright, Hudson, or Baxendale, you may qualify for one of their named-based scholarships. Do you happen to have the last name Leavenworth and are currently or plan to attend Hamilton College? You may qualify for their Leavenworth Scholarship. Lastly, if you have the last name Gatlin or Gatling and plan to attend North Carolina State University, you may be eligible to win $60,000 in scholarships throughout your college career.
Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun
While there are plenty of scholarships looking for students interested in STEM fields, some students are more creative than those interested in STEM fields. Whether you love to write creative stories or poetry, there are prestigious organizations such as the National Student Poets Program that offer scholarships to bright young poets. If you have a knack for writing short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy, Writers of the Future Contest, sponsored by the founder of Scientology, awards $5,000 to the top writer.
Body-Rewarding Scholarships
Being left-handed has more benefits than you think. For example, left-handed students attending or planning to attend Juniata College qualify for a special scholarship only for lefties. The scholarship was founded by a left-handed alumni tennis duo. Gingers deserve some love too. The Scholarship for Redheads offers a scholarship just for redheaded beauties. And since people come in different shapes and sizes, there are specific scholarships for tall and short people.
Get Paid to Play
Your parents may have told you that video games is a mind-numbing activity that will never help you with your education. Columbia College thinks differently. Their program awards skilled League of Legends players and recruit two teams of five players - they expect to participate in the Collegiate Star League (CSL) in the near future, which has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to collegiate champions. Similarly, New York University offers scholarships to students who study game design and show active participation in the fighting game community.
Students Got (Weird) Talent
Being bi-lingual, tri-lingual, or multi-lingual is always a plus on a scholarship application. Being able to call ducks can be worth $2,000. The Chick & Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest awards high school students who have duck-calling capabilities. You have 90 seconds to use four calls: hail, feed, comeback, and mating. Put your quack to good use and apply for the scholarship.
Objects Matter, too
If you have a sweet tooth or general love for candy, the National Candy Technologists offer up to $5,000 for those pursuing a study in culinary science, food science, chemical science, or a related area. Or perhaps you have a knowledge of fire sprinklers or a knack for creating attire completely out of duct tape. Even if you are one of the few people interested in vacuum coating technology, there is a scholarship worth up to $10,000. Look to your unusual talents, skills, or interests for extra scholarship money, because there is bound to be an organization out there to reward you for being you.
And remember, there's no need to rely on expensive student loan options to pay for your college education. For more information on finding free scholarship money for college, conduct a Scholarships.com free college scholarship search today, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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Student Loans Rank Top 10 in Consumer Scams
Mar 8, 2016
by Susan Dutca
Student loans made the list for the Top 10 Consumer Scams in Illinois, ranking 7th with 1,500 of the 25,094 complaints that are seen by Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office. As if the 40 million Americans who hold $1.2 trillion in debt wasn't bad enough, student loan scams joined the list of scams including abusive debt collection practices, mortgage lending, and payday loans, according to Gail MarksJarvis.
Most people know that one of the top consumers scams out there is identity theft. What's not as well-known is the large number of students who fall victim to student loan scams. Though they may be promised debt relief by making upfront payments of hundreds of dollars, with no relief to ever come, according to MarksJarvis. The scammers who once defrauded people with mortgage relief scams, according to MarksJarvis, now ventured into new territory: student loans. Madigan has targeted one of the scamming businesses based in Lombard, National Student Loan Rescue, and filed suit against them on Monday. They reportedly "advertised it would get student loans out of default, remove wage garnishments, lower monthly payments and secure loan forgiveness, but didn't deliver after accepting upfront fees."
What happens when government, income-based repayment programs aren't doing enough to help students with their debt? Borrowers turn to alternate options and fall victim to scam artists. Madigan blames the inefficient of such federal loan services for "keeping people in debt" and disabling them from contributing to the economy through purchases such as car-buying. Furthermore, she criticizes the quick relief forbearance which provides temporal relief with added interest charges to be paid later. This only perpetuates the cycle of debt, according to Madigan.
To "relieve" student loans, private companies are actually just filing paperwork to consolidate borrower's federal loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan. That means they're charging more than $1,000 for services that the Department pf Education offers free of charge. Some fraudulent businesses will advertise on the radio, using titles such as "federal" or "national," even though they are private businesses. If they promise to relieve student debt outright or get you out of default, they're most likely scamming you. If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is. For the complete list of top Illinois scam complaints, as well as options for helping borrowers on repayment options, read here.
Word of advice from Madigan: borrowers should never have to pay for information on paying back loans. A way to spot scams is "noting requests for upfront payments." Likewise at Scholarships.com., where we believe that no scholarship search or scholarship should ever cost a penny, as those are only the practices of sharks and scammers when it comes to the business of awarding money, not taking it.
And don't forget, you should pay for your college education with as much free money as possible! Find as many scholarships and grants as you can before turning to student loans. Visit the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search today where you'll get matched with countless scholarships and grants for which you qualify, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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by Susan Dutca
Applying for scholarships can sometimes be dull, tiring, and time-consuming, especially if you're short on time. Of course winning a scholarship is always worth it. But for students who are pressed on time or seeking rewards for past accomplishments, current talents, and passionate interests, easy scholarships are a practical choice. Don't go mad this March with scholarship applications if you don't have the time or desire - simply check out these easy scholarship and begin applying today. Don't forget that the seemingly "too easy" scholarships may be scams, as well as scholarship searches that require a fee. Never pay for a scholarship or scholarship search - scholarship providers are in the business of giving money, not taking it. Avoid long, tedious application processes by simply completing a user profile that will already narrow down what scholarships you qualify for. After using our free scholarship, you might even decide that any scholarships you find on Scholarships.com are going to be easy to win./HTMLCHUNK_4/
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What's easier than filling out a complete profile at Scholarships.com to be automatically entered to win a monthly drawing for $500? Not much. The best part is, there is no lengthy essay or application packet required. Simply register and create a FREE profile at Scholarships.com. For more information and to apply, please visit Register & Win $500 Scholarship
Tell-A-Friend Scholarship Sweepstakes
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Spread the word about Scholarships.com to your friends for the contest and you'll have a chance to win money for college - $1,000 for you and $500 for one of your buddies. There's no limit as to how many people you can send your link to and if you win, one of your friends will be chosen at random to win $500. Not a member? No worries. Simply create a FREE Scholarships.com profile today. For more information and to apply, please visit Tell-A-Friend Scholarship Sweepstakes
Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Deadline: March 7, 2016
Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen, but also one of the most dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving and you could win $15,000 or one of 14 other prizes.
For more information and to apply, please visit Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Hood Milk Sportsmanship Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 11, 2016
If you are a New England high school student-athlete who have displayed a high degree of sportsmanship while participating in a varsity high school student-athlete who have displayed a high degree of sportsmanship while participating in a varsity high school sport, you may be one of 18 students to win a $5,000 scholarship towards a two- or four-year college education.
For more information and to apply, please visit Hood Milk Sportsmanship Scholarship Program
Jain Foundation LGMD Social Media Scholarship
Deadline:May 25, 2016
A total of four $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who teach others about Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies, often referred to as LGMDs. Simply share a LGMD fact of your choice on a social media network and invite your friends to "vote," share, or "like" your post. Students may apply for either the Merit-Based Scholarship or the Social Media Scholarship.
For more information and to apply, please visit Jain Foundation LGMD Social Media Scholarship
MSUM #BeADragon Scholarship
Deadline: March 1,, 2016
If you are thinking about attending MSUM, simply follow @AdmissionsMSUM on Twitter and display your Dragon Pride in a Tweet explaining why you want to be a #BeADragon. You could be one of four winners to receive a $2,500 scholarship; a $1,000 scholarship winner for tweets with the most likes or a $1,000 scholarship winner for the most retweeted tweets.
For more information and to apply, please visit MSUM #BeADragon Scholarship
Going to college doesn't have to break the bank or saddle you with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Check out the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search where you'll discover you qualify for hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships in just a few minutes, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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Will Declining Lotto Sales Impact Scholarships?
Mar 3, 2016
by Susan Dutca
Tuition assistance from scholarships may be cut as much as 30 percent by fall 2017 for tens of thousands of New Mexico students. Proceeds from lotteries, including the January $1.6 billion Powerball, are not able to keep pace with higher education cost increases.
Ticket sales are down, college tuition costs are up, and state budgets are tight. As a result, lawmakers in eight states are considering cutting lottery-funded scholarship programs. New Mexico has one of the best lottery-based scholarships in the country, helping roughly 90 percent of all first-year, full-time students with full-tuition aid. According to an associate VP at the University of Mexico, students who normally qualify for such aid would have to pay nearly $1,700 out of pocket annually if the budget cut takes place, which will most likely necessitate taking out more in student loans. According to the Department of Education, only 60 percent of students would receive full-tuition benefits, instead of the current 90 percent./HTMLCHUNK_29/
According to Susan Montoya Bryan, one reason New Mexico ticket sales have started to decline is that millennials tend to not buy lottery tickets; most likely because they opt to pay for gas at the pump instead of going into the convenience store. In several attempts to close the gap, New Mexico lawmakers have tried measures such as a "one-time appropriation to prop up scholarships and shifting $19 million in liquor tax revenue," moving unclaimed prize money to the lottery tuition fund, raising eligibility requirements to a 2.5 GPA, and having applicants complete at least 15 credit hours per semester at a four-year school.
Bryan reports that annual revenue from lotto ticket sales is about $40 million and tuition costs for eligible students are expected to surpass $65 million. Federal data already indicated that New Mexico has the highest student loan default rate. New Mexico is not the only state facing this financial dilemma. Tennessee tried a short-term goal by setting up an endowment to fund scholarships through interest and earnings. Georgia was the first to introduce lottery-based scholarships, nearly two decades ago, but had to make changes in 2011 which resulted in a 25 percent decrease of qualifying students. Republican state Rep. Jason Harper recommends that scholarships are used only after all financial aid is exhausted.
Lucky for you, we offer you tons of scholarship opportunities for which you may qualify that are not affected by the lottery system.
And remember, there's no need to rely on expensive student loan options to pay for your college education. For more information on finding free scholarship money for college, conduct a Scholarships.com free college scholarship search today, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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by Susan Dutca
What do you get when you combine Nike Co-Founder and Stanford alumni Phillip Knight with one of the world's most prestigious universities? A big name school with an additional $400 million donated graduate scholarships. As a gift to Stanford University on his 78th birthday, the endowment is intended to attract some of the world's brightest graduate and professional students looking to solve major global challenges.
The Knight-Hennessey Scholars Program is one of the largest scholarships to have ever been donated from an individual university. Stanford also claims that the program represented the "largest single increase in student financial aid in Stanford's history," and it will provide aid for a minimum of three years of graduate-level study, with 100 scholars admitted annually. The Stanford Daily reports that it "will be analogous to the Rhodes and Shwarzman scholarships." According to the press release, scholars will be nominated by their universities based on high academic achievement, leadership, and civic commitment. Nominees will be from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.
John Hennessey, Stanford's President of 16 years who is stepping down this year to run the new scholars program, claims that the program "will be the largest graduate scholarship program focused on all disciplines at any university in the world." The graduate and professional schools in which it will enroll scholars are law, business, medicine, engineering, humanities and sciences, education, Earth, energy, and environmental sciences. There is also an option for extended funding for scholars pursuing PhD or MD degrees. Leadership training and development, residential experiences, immersive educational opportunities, and additional degree opportunities focused on public policy and problem-solving will be incorporated into the program. More than 80% of the endowment will cover students' living expenses and education.
While the generous endowment would help educate some of the world's prospective leaders, some criticize the "megagifts" given to prestigious universities, claiming that "they are more about prestige and ego than academic excellence," as reported by Alessandra Stanley of the New York Times. Could this really just be an "arms race between the top schools with no connection to reality," as stated by New York writer and author Malcolm Gladwell?
Knight has supported Stanford since 2006, when he contributed a large gift to Stanford's Graduate School of Business. The Knight-Hennessey Scholars Program is actually Knight's second largest donation to a college or university, the largest being a 2013 donation of $500 million to the University of Oregon in which he challenged the university to raise $500M by offering to match the amount. Stanford will start accepting applications beginning in the summer of 2017 and admit its first brigade of scholars for fall of 2018. Knight and Hennessey "dream of a future 20, 30, or 50 years from now, when thousands of graduates - who can think outside the box as skilled problem-solvers - will be working together for a more peaceful, habitable world."
Would you apply for the scholarship program? Keep an eye out for more information to come on the scholarship and in meantime, see what other scholarship opportunities you are eligible for.
Going to college doesn't have to break the bank or saddle you with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Check out the Scholarships.com free college scholarship search where you'll discover you qualify for hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships in just a few minutes, then apply and win! It's that easy!
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Talk is Cheap. College Isn't.
New Policy to Eliminate Pell Grants, Federal Loans, Tuition Tax Credits
Feb 23, 2016
by Susan Dutca
Talk is cheap when it comes to politicians' promises, but one thing that remains expensive is a college education. From vetoing a scholarships bill that would free up $721 million for community colleges and scholarships for low-income students, to killing the Senate Bill 180 which would require the New Mexico Lottery to provide $41 million to a college scholarships fund there has been no resolution to the budget stalemate since July 1, 2015. New America Higher Education has one resolution: out with the old, in with the new. That means removing federal loans, federal tuition vouchers, Pell grants, and tuition tax credits.
In their policy paper, "Starting from Scratch: A New Federal and State Partnership in Higher Education," New America Higher Education expressed their vision to reconstruct and repair the "broken system of financing higher education." The team plans to scrap the archaic system and replace it with a "federal-state financial partnership" where the government would dole money to states, which would go to colleges and universities - taking into account important factors such as enrolled low-income students. Students would only have to pay their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the state would be held accountable for student outcomes such graduation rates and securing employment. In addition to lowering tuition, the cost of living expenses such as room and board, transportation, and childcare costs would be lowered./HTMLCHUNK_29/
States would have to maintain their current funding as provided in their individual budgets, match federal funding by 25 percent, and be responsible for performance and costs. There would be a bonus to states that contribute more than expected and also, a bonus for colleges who enroll more than 25 percent of low-income students. What's the catch? The plan would cost roughly $38 billion annually, and states would have to contribute an additional $17.9 billion. The existing system has left about 7 million borrowers in default with their student loans and the report claims that "going to college has left them in a much worse position than if they had never enrolled."
The partisanship disaster continues as colleges and universities haven't received "operating money from the state since July 1," according to Celeste Bott of the Chicago Tribune. The MAP grant provides up to $5,000 in financial aid to students who demonstrate need, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Some claim the scholarships bill would snag money from social service providers who provide care for the state's "most vulnerable residents," or that states simply do not have the money to spend. Governor Rauner agrees that the school funding formula needs to be changed./HTMLCHUNK_30/
Do you support New America's Higher Education proposal? Leave your thoughtful comments below. Don't wait another day - take advantage of the available scholarships and learn more about grants and financial aid today.
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Seven children from the village of Gjoa Haven in arctic Canada have for several years saved money to go to Norway! They want to learn more about Roald Amundsen, see his ship Gjøa - the first to sail through the Northwest Passage – and to show their own Inuit culture to the people of Norway.
Now you have the opportunity to learn more about Roald Amundsen's stay in Gjøa Haven and the people he lived with from 1903 to 1905. You will see pictures and learn about Roald Amundsen's expedition through the Northwest Passage, while the Inuit will present traditional songs and drum dance and exciting tales and legends. An artist will create sculptures in soapstone brought from the Nunavut district.
Where: The Fram Museum today
When: Thursday 19 April at 5:00 to 7:00 pm
There will be an opportunity to enter the Gjøa.
"Victory awaits him, who has everything in order - luck we call it. Defeat is definitely due for him, who has neglected to take the necessary precautions - bad luck we call it"
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When he first brought her out from delivery, he had no words. And for those of you who know him, that is something to behold!
Later, he came back into himself as he instructed me on how to diaper her, feed her, burp her and hold her, because, as a grandma, former foster parent to 17 children, and having had three other grandchildren, five children and various nieces and nephews, I had no clue as to what I was doing.
I allowed him his moment with a joy-filled smile. He was so lost in the awe of this little creature, especially since "Momma" told me that this little bundle perks up and she becomes mildly excited as she hears Daddy's voice and turns to try to locate the one creating that sound.
I shouldn't have been surprised, because this daddy is the same one, who, as a boy, wanted me to help the people on the side of the road with car trouble, with signs for help, food or money or requests for work and to pick up stray dogs or cats along the way.
He is protective and soft-hearted, but I won't tell!
I don't know, but it was so endearing to see him in his new role, just as I'd seen my late husband as he looked upon our little ones as they came to us – blood-related or not.
He had a struggle, too, with the 2000 census when we had to list my grandson as his step-grandchild. He wanted to argue with me but he clamped his mouth shut, shook his head and walked away.
My oldest son has the same regard for his stepson as well. He has been enjoying that boy and one outside the situation would never know he is not biologically related. As a family, we have taken in "non-blood" relations as our own with them exclaiming when they came to the knowledge,.
"You mean, we are not from you?"
"You are from my heart, Darlin'. "
God wants to pull us in to His family in much the same way. He loved us before we were born.
David acknowledged, "For You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother's womb." (Psalm 139:13)
Paul encouraged us to come to God and "To live lives worthy of God, Who calls you into His own kingdom and the glorious blessedness." (1 Thessalonians 2:12)
We know too, from Genesis 1:1, that, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Then we read, after He "…created man in His own image and likeness…" (Genesis 1:27) that He looked upon it all.
"And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good and He approved it completely…" (Genesis 1:31)
And then I see Daddy, Abba Father, looking upon His creation with light and love in His eyes.
As you get through this week of Valentine's Day, whether you have a significant other or not here, please know that there is One of significance who loves you before the beginning of the world.


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We're all well aware of the more common shopping complaints. Crowds, malls, people, parking lots ... it's all terrible. There are a few lesser known problems with shopping out there as well, and most of them are forced upon us by legislators and lawmakers. Rules put in place from way up high that make shopping a pain in the ass for the people like us, way down below. We talk about one of the biggest "shopping restrictions" of all on this week's Unpopular Opinion podcast ...
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4Sex Toys Are Illegal in Alabama
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Is it really true that you can't buy sex toys in Alabama? It sure is! The law has its own Wikipedia page and everything. It's called the Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act, and it absolutely legislates what men and women can and cannot put in their various sex spots. It was originally intended only as a measure to prevent nude dancing, meaning fuck it still, but it has since expanded to include the purchase of any and all sex toys.
There is one allowance, though, in that Alabama understands that, sometimes, you're just going to have to show someone a dick to further their education. For those people, a clause exists that allows the sale of certain items for educational or medical purposes. So, let's say you're a high school sex ed teacher in Alabama and ... just joking, you know Alabama doesn't have sex ed anymore. I'm sure it's been replaced with Bible study or advanced sandwich artistry by now.
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Having to carry the work home with you is the hardest part of any teacher's job.
Still, they do allow that, so at least it's not a completely unreasonable law, right? You know I wouldn't ask that question if it was. See, even with the educational/medical exemption, you still have to fill out a questionnaire that covers all facets of your sexual history and inclinations. Does a medical reason for a dildo exist? I'm sure one does, and if that's the case, at some point in history, some low-level hospital employee has no doubt been tasked with purchasing one somewhere and in the process had to admit that they sometimes like it in the butt.
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If you think the law is crazy, wait until you hear how it briefly got overturned. In 2005, a novelties dealer named Sherri Williams teamed with the ACLU to challenge the law, arguing that the case of Lawrence v. Texas, which finally granted Texans the right to have consensual gay sex, set a clear precedent for allowing sex toys in Alabama. Fucking how? It doesn't matter, because somehow the courts agreed, and the sex toy ban was overturned ... briefly. A few short months later, the decision was overturned by the appeals court.
Nary a pocket pussy has been seen in Alabama since.
3The World's Favorite Artificial Sweetener Is Banned for No Reason
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If you're a fan of conspiracy theories, I'd like to introduce you to sodium cyclamate. It's an artificial sweetener that I talked about once before way back when I was a little feature-writing puppy. Its street name is "magic sugar," and in practically every other country in the world, its use is allowed without restriction. Think of pretty much any "sugar-free" item in America. In most countries, the artificial sweetener that makes it palatable is sodium cyclamate.
The soccer of sugar substitutes.
In the United States, though, sodium cyclamate has been outlawed since way back in 1969, when FDA scientist Dr. Jacqueline Verrett went on NBC Nightly News to inform the world that, after tests in which she injected baby birds with sodium cyclamate while still in the egg, most were born with birth defects.
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Chicks can be so cruel sometimes.
She even brought pictures, you guys. Do you want to see one?
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Too bad.
Neither do I, and the people watching NBC that night certainly didn't want to see any more than they already had, so it was widely agreed that this third nipple-causing calorie saver must be jettisoned from grocery store shelves nationwide.
So here's a question: Why is it still available everywhere else? Well, because the science behind Verrett's study was a bit flawed. For one thing, humans don't consume their artificial sweeteners by way of direct injection. If we could still taste it that way, we probably would, but alas, we do not. Further tests were done, though, and it was revealed that out of 240 rats, eight of them developed bladder cancer when given sodium cyclamate. How much sodium cyclamate, you ask? Just the equivalent of a person consuming 350 cans of soda per day, which I'm not sure is even scientifically possible.
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But today, these people will try, for science.
Even better, not a single subsequent test has been able to replicate the findings of these two studies from 1969.
So, while the rest of the world agreed that this ban was a farce, for some reason the United States stands firm in their refusal to let us eat magic sugar. This is the kind of story that gets tinfoil hat types in a total uproar. Does the government know something that the rest of the world doesn't? Are they withholding it to protect us or to harm us? Are we sending Coke and Pepsi out into the world to deliver sodium cyclamate because we know it will help us win one day? Was the Cold War just a ruse meant to distract us from the far more important Cola Wars? Is it just a money thing?
The possibilities are endless, unless you're talking about the possibility of drinking soda sweetened with sodium cyclamate in the United States. Still not possible.


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"Magi, get going else you will be late for your classes," Magline's mother calls out from outside the courtyard, where she is washing dishes.
Magline is deeply engrossed reading the sponsor letter she has just received from the student center.
Magline, a bright young girl from Park Circus Child Development Center, is an example of what a sponsor's love and affection can help achieve in children who never get to paint a future for themselves because of poverty.
Magline comes from a poor family. She has been through many ups and down since childhood.
Her father was an alcoholic and did not have a job when Magline was brought to be enrolled at age 5. He would beat up Magline's mother to get money from her to meet his thirst for wine.
But in the midst of all that, Magline's mother was steadfast in her faith in God and kept praying for her husband's change of heart. She toiled hard, working as a maid servant to bring up her children.
It was about the same time that Magline's sponsorship also started, but she was far too young to understand the love and concern her sponsor had for her.
"I had no dreams for the future because I hardly understood what sponsorship meant for me," says Magline.
However, Magline's transformation from a shy, introverted girl to someone exercising her God-given potential today, was made possible only because of the inspiration of her sponsor.
"My sponsor helped me to dream big and dream of becoming a teacher, for which I will remain ever grateful."
Magline has been very active at the student center from the time she was enrolled even until today, with the stage set for her to graduate from the sponsorship program.
Despite her struggles back home, she complained of nothing. Instead, she would run back to the development center every day because of the love and affection she got from her caregivers. She attended all the student center activities regularly and faithfully.
Now Magline is pursuing her Teacher's Training Course (TTC) with help from Compassion.
"My dream of becoming a teacher is now a reality. If it wasn't for my sponsor who supported me until now and a big-hearted donors who is paying for my course, I wouldn't know where I would be today.
"I cannot thank my sponsor enough, for they have been more than a sponsor to me … they have been my source of encouragement, and it was for their love and affection I am lifted up."
Magline's sponsor came from a church named Assemblee Protestante Evangelique in France. During her 14 years of sponsorship she received many letters, but the ones that motivated her most were those that were personal and informative, communicating a lot to Magline about the French culture and faith, lifestyle and beliefs of her sponsor.
Life has not been smooth sailing for Magline at all. Just when everything seemed right for her to take admission into her TTC, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Life came to a halt and her hopes for future seemed shattered.
She had just finished high school and was getting all set for her teacher's training course.
"This day that I waited for so long was now slipping away from my hands and I could do nothing but cry out in anguish."
Lying on her sick bed, Magline remembered the prayers of her sponsor, the love and concern for her. It gave her strength to fight her ailment and stay focused in fulfilling her long-awaited dream of becoming a teacher.
Magline wants to be a teacher for a noble purpose: She wants to stand in the gap for poor children in her community by offering free education and support for them, much in the same way she received help from her sponsor.
"That way, I know, I can be a living witness of God's unconditional love to people living around us."
Magline's presence of mind and leadership in handling critical situations have made her the first choice to be delegated with responsibilities at the child development center. She was made leader of the youth group at her student center.
She not only exercises exceptional leadership qualities but is also a multi-talented girl. She teaches music and dance to children at the student center. She has outperformed at every level – be it at the center or in school.
Mr. Simson, child development center accountant of Park Circus, says with a nod,
"Seeing Magline grow from a 7-year-old shy girl to how she manages her responsibilities today, really amazes me of how much she had been influenced by her beloved sponsor."
Magline is involved with the youth ministry of Assemblies of God Church, Calcutta at present. The most important thing she feels she has learned from her sponsor is waiting on God and to trust only in him without a shadow of doubt.
Her sponsor was instrumental in building up her confidence in God through the scripture references mentioned in the letters, to help her overcome the fear she faced of exams.
Today, Magline stands firm in her faith as she leads a youth group at her church. She is filled with gratitude for the love and concern her sponsor showed her.
"I enjoyed reading my letters word by word until I actually memorized them completely."
The letters gave her a special sense of belonging, one that she doesn't have words to express. She was simply delighted to know how much she was loved and cared for, despite the great divide separating them geographically.
"Without help from my sponsor I wouldn't have achieved anything."
Magline's mother feels indebted for the generosity, without which it would have been impossible for her to give Magline the education she received.
"I knew that God had a definite purpose for Magline, and her sponsors were a great channel of blessing for her and us all these years."
With a loving sponsor, who cared and loved her dearly, and a mother whose faith was grounded so strong in the word of God, Magline would not have as bright a future.


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Surrounding the Lady Wasps only three seniors last year with juniors, has given third-year head coach Thom Perkins a lot of senior leadership. That will have to pay dividends for Wasatch as they head into play in Region 8, Class 4A.
"We're a little smaller this year, for sure," stated Perkins. "But we've got a lot of girls who put in a lot of minutes last season. I believe that will help us quite a bit once we get rolling and into region play."
Senior Hailee Hardman believes if the girls rely on their experience of playing together a lot the past few years, they will have success. "We all know each other pretty well," said the co-captain. "It will be a much more well-rounded team this year. Not relying so much on one or two players, but looking to have a different player step-up every night."
Hardman was referring to All-State guard Rebecca MaWhinney who has since graduated and took her 2O points per game average with her. The best part of that was that MaWhinney was one of only three seniors last year giving her junior teammates a lot of playing time.
Seniors Heather Evans, Sadie Sweat, Katelyn Mathis and Tristen Bills will all be counted on to spread the ball and create a fast-paced game plan that Perkins must use with a line-up heavy in guards.
"We'll use a lot of full-court press and rely on man-to-man quickness to create turnovers and get the ball into transition," Perkins explained. "I like our girls right now, but we've got some injuries early on that we'll have to get over pretty quick to be at full-strength."
Sweat, who is fresh off the soccer field, is quick to point out her team's hard work in practice. "If we do the little things that we've been working on in practice, we'll be fine," she said. "We've been playing together a lot of years, so we should know each others tendencies by now."
Bills, reiterated that by adding, "We're a close-knit team. We're a little short on bigs (meaning taller, post players), but we've got good shooters and ball handlers."
Junior Alexa Hayter steps into a big role on this year's team as co-captain with Hardman. "With most of us being seniors, and only three of us being juniors, it'll be important for us to help the younger girls learn the system when they get in there," she said. Hayter will get a lot of guard play with junior Ashlynn Coleman still out with an injury she suffered in soccer.
"We'll miss Ashlynn for the time being," added Perkins. "But we've got plenty of guards to step-in and fill the void until then."
The season will be a challenge for the Lady Wasps, especially moving into 4A, but by the positive attitudes of the seniors, they're not shying away from the challenge.
"It's going to be a fun season," said Bills. "If the bench improves and we gel out there like we know we can, we'll win some games."
The girls play their first game of the season next Tuesday, November 26 as they travel to Mountain View. "We had them here last year," remembered Perkins. "We gave the game away at the end. I think we match up good with them again this time. We lost our top player, they lost theirs… so it's time for the new kids to step-in and take over."


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