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The Canadin Campion, Frkday, JuIy 21,2000 - 15 Students get scholarships in memory of crash victim Somne legacies live on far longer than the people who inspire themn. That's the case with Milton's Michael Mutcheson, whoae family deait with bis prema- ture and tragic death by creating s scholarship fssnd bo help promising students flourish. "After my brother was killed in 1995 there were people donating money to a fund," said Jim Mutcheaon of Morden, Manitoba. It waa decid- ed amongst the family that we'd start a scholar- ship in his namie." This year, eight studenta - six from Milton - will receive a $1,000 cheque from thse fund. "Vie have a criteria. It's a combination of ath- letic ability and marks and mile modeling in the community," aaid Mr. Mutcheson. "It's based on how Mike waa." Age 42 when he died, Mike waa killed in a car accident juat outaide of Milton. No chargea weoe laid.* ..He waa juat coming down the back roada," explaned Mr. Mutcheson. "It waa head on. A complete accident." He lefs behind a wife and two chiidren. Mike's colleagues in the insurance industry banded together to help out thse fund by hosting annual fundraising golf toumamenta. Their invoivement is an example of the warmth Mike inapioed, Mr. Mutcheaon said. "Everyone waa his friend, from the homelesa persons to top insurance CAOs," he said. "He 'hêf asid rokmtfo theliosnews Persms to to bMuwMe CAOs. Hie had a had a great personality." Contact witb scholarahip recipienta is usually Iimited to a phone cail, often followed up by a letter of thanka from the studenta. In the paat five years, about $23,000 haa been awarded to deserving students. Of that, $15,000 haa gone to Milton yotatha. "It keepa Mike'a apirit of generosity going," aaid Mr. Mutcheson. And with the amount of money now in the coffera, thse schoiarship wiil likely continue for another generation. "We' ve dedicated the fund to kids with a dstam," aaid Mr. Mutcheaon. "Vie hope the best for the kids in the fuature." The 2000 scholarahip recipients are Anne Gleeson, Adam Finkiseiner, Lauren MacDonald, Nico Zentil, Stefanie Weat and Chad Memrtt, ail of Milton. From Morden, recipienta are Scott Edwarda and Kevin Earl. About 18 applications were received for thse fund this year. anwe Sou ca Customer Care Centre 1 888 774 3111 Important Notice to Union Gas Customers Union Gas is updating its customer information system to provide more efficient service. In the short-term, this transition could mean a longer than usual waiting period on our toll-free Customer Care line. Please know that we are working hard to answer your cali and appreciate your patience during this busy period. for ail of your customer inquiries, our one-stop Customer Care line is 1 888 774 3111. Be sure to check your Union Gas bill or www.uniongas.com for more important information about Customer Care changes. mlionlgas energy for you