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Newspaper Page Text6A DECEMBER 2, 1999 Local teacher turns experience planning for his children’s college into self-help book B USTA FOCUS Staff Writer 2 ¥ AUGUSTA Y itting around the dining N room table with his wife “ 5 Beverly discussing the col- Bge futures of his two daughters ais a vivid memory for Ed grd Maner of Augusta ; » experience led to Maner Ellishing a book designed to e the college selection pro p @ lot simpler for parents in ilar circumstances 8 vlimon Sense Guude for Par 8 Who Want to Send Their Kid's e ollege, 18s Mr. Maner's maiden MEge into the literary world. ly wife and | had obtained all €8 information over the years Ml thought it would be good to | f information on to other par u. So, after some coercing and " mcing, | did lit,” Mr. Maner ol Maner teaches at Murphy . dle School in Augusta SBhe Maners' research has paid e Daughters Bridget, 23, and fogi:lvn. 19, are well on their re- Ptive roads to successful higher mining The book 1s dedicated to BPFrwoof them. Bridget, is a 1998 BMversity of Georgia graduate of ently studying for a pharmacy e ee from the Medical Univer & of South Carolina, and B:lyn, ils a broadcast major at yBA Both ladies are graduates 2R Johnson High School in wigusta e the dedication, Maner writes: pas inspired by them to write § college gurde because of the Wilenges we faced together in Q®search for colleges of chowce 04/l always remember the many Mnight discussions that were Pay meaningful and educational, » fyeassessed the advantages and & dvantages of attending the gy different institutions of wfher learning ” :ib the book, Maner makes it plr that he's no different from '9B other average working class ] 3 v " BURERE TROPNY CENTER ang Augusta For Over |3 Yea '3;O-\" nmg * Plagues ® Trophies o, o Awards # Ribbons & Cernificates # . % Ny ot % s ¢ ‘e LA z .; e - o Stanley L. Burke, Sr. .- Business Manager 2 - 3350 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 15 52 Augusta, Georgia 30906 . - o 8 (706) 793-4463 o ¥ Fax (706) 793-0161 v :: - NG, - {lam- '.l.n,n £ - B e ® ’ o‘.-..‘ e ———————————————— - P :Af o - i e e : ¢ 4 ArriS - . - - ; E Eé: d“‘ - d i ’0 - 5 e »* ¥ ’» < : '3 . (’lmtzr, '; o ¢ . 4 & - v ,: : l gm. -’ - - $s i . : . . VAU hair salen catering 3 = - y 4 {3 1800 Broad Street A iy - < ¥ o 31 I°Q" ’ > } o 90%" 3 33 Eice Accident & Injury Clinic r} 3 . g ! )e Al |v& | ) io 3 [ "z ! e g | | i i ¢} 1 | i Edward Maner considers his book a must for prospective parents of coliege students. Photo by Charles Jones family. “I am a working class American parent It is my intent to prepare parents for the things they can start doing now, before their children complete the last vear of high school,” he said. He also notes that he and his wife, Beverly, developed a strategic plan to “set money aside” as a vision to “conquer the college or deal,” he said It's nevertoo early tostart plan ning, Maner says “For individuals who become parents for whatever reason, they should immediately start invest ing in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, cash value hfe insurance, savings bonds or set aside money in high interest savings accounts . a few dollars weekly or monthly, on a consistent basis,” he explains A graduate of Paine College, ManerisaSavannah native where he was a basketball star at Sol C Johnson High School. His wife, Beverly, teaches at Hephzibah El ementary School. The Maners both have masters of education A MINOR ACCIDENT? Even a minor accident can have major ill effects on your health. It may be weeks. months. even years before you expenence pain, headaches even arthritis. But DO NQT settie with the insurance company uniess you get checked out. . (706) 736-5551 Fax (706) 736-5933 1125 Druid Park Avenue o Nugust Geoma3oeos AUGUSTAFOCUS Business A ( amemen \enswr (.wude bor Parean Whe Veaat to Sead Thetr Kids to ( allegy » Ldmard L. Maser - E\'/ ‘ Maner’s common sense guide. degrees from South Carolina State University Here are some tips Maner ex- Now is the time to prepare your Christmas ads! Call our talented marketing executives today. Make your appointments to plan your holiday ads in the Augusta Focus. Call (706) 724-7867. © BELLSOUTH Mobility 3 sllO Pre-Paid Cellular Phone ; No Credit Check 250 Free Minutes Stanlerl L. Burke, Sr. Burke Trophy Center 3350 r::}::{_t::m%:a:ﬂs;m 15 (706) 793-4463 L 0 7930081 CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT NAMEBRAND QUALITY CLOTHING MATERNITY WEAR « SHOES * TOYS * FURNITURE TUESDAY-FRIDAY ]0"00;1‘7"1‘/4/'26 ;?'Oy PM IO.‘& AM-.QOO PM i SIS ’ (803) 644-0744 Sopbisticated Gent uxedo Rentals/ Accessones/Shoes Camyingmza & JAUL Now camyng the et n Ladies Aqpars e 30909 11:00 am-6:oopm §706; 737-5004 800) 521-1489 sgent@www.augustasiive.com plores in the book: Stop wasting money on Christmas toys and birthday presents; realize that tests are measuring sticks for knowledge and success; apply to various colleges early; if the schol arship route is unsuccessful, shoot for loan programs; take the SAT or ACT as soon as possible. Maner credits his editor, Janet H. Lenard, for her “expert advice and encouragement.” He said Lenard initially presented him with the idea, and continued to probe whether he had started on the project. It's safe to say, all parties are satisfied with the end product For more information about purchasing A Common Sense Guide for Parents Who Want to Send Thewr Kids to College, call 706.793 4943 or 706.737.7350. Business incubators ilmprove success rate lA' B %l PRy ENTREPRENEURS catch an important break by operating their businesses from the Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator. Terry and Shannon Chavous enjoy free internet access, inexpensive rent and a host of free market ing and administrative services. Proto by Chartes Jones By Eileen Rivers AUGUSTA FOCUS Staff Writer AUGUSTR Sitting in the comfort of their new office, Terry and Shannon Chavous, proprietors of EZ Money Mortgage Co., appear to be on easy street. They have, at their finger tips, what most new, small busi ness owners only dream of low overhead costs that allow them to quickly build equity, a free recep tionist to answer phone calls, and greet clients; and accounting and marketing assistance, at no cost. The young couple is one of seven new business owners that have taken advantage of the services offered through the Augusta-Rich mond County Small Business In cubator (ARCSBI) The business incubator is the only one of its kind inthe CSRA, although there are 600 similar operations throughout the country, that have successfully assisted small companies, like EZ Money Mortgage, to expand, and larger business markets “Typically, around 70 to 80 per / y R ¥ DAVID YURMAN @ ez, WINDSOR sureowe T ¥ Looking for Augusta Focus newspaper racks in your area but can’t find them? Call (706) 724-7867 and find out where yon can find the next nearest rack. cent of all small businesses fail within the first two to five vears, due to lack of capital and poor marketing,” explained Helen Blocker-Adams, manager of public relations for the ARCSBI “What we do as an incubator is offer com pames a blanket of secunity. We nurture their business, work with them, and give them a shoulder to lean on " But the incubator offers more than just “a shoulder " Since it was built through federal funding, the building itself s paid for, and office space goes for as little as $1 per square foot. Offices range in size from 150 to 700 square feet. “Someone could conceivably pay for a smaller office space with money made from theirr full time Job, and, start a part-time com pany ,” explained Blocker-Adams. “They could then save the money they make from their company to expand their operation the follow ing year " Although more than 60 percent Continued on next page