NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 12, 2006 MANITOU ISLANDS MEMORIAL SOCIETY OFFERS GERALD E CROWNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Manitou Islands Memorial Society is now accepting applications for the Gerald E Crowner Memorial Scholarship. Named in honor of the late Gerald E Crowner, author and former South Manitou Island Coast Guardsman, the scholarship was established to promote interest among young scholars in preserving and interpreting the historic and cultural traditions of Michigan’s North and South Manitou Islands. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or a post high school student. Dependants of Coast Guard personnel can receive a preference. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will be invited to participate as “Guest of Honor” at the Memorial Society’s annual events the last weekend in July. Applicants must write an essay, choosing one of three general themes dealing with the importance of the islands and the U.S. Lifesaving Service, U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Coast Guard to Lake Michigan’s maritime history, or may submit an original work of art based upon these themes. Application forms and guidelines may be downloaded from the Memorial Society’s web site at www.manitouislands.org. Applications must be submitted online on or before Saturday, July 22, 2006. *** News Release contact person: Gene L Warner, Secretary; 877-842-7658 Manitou Islands Memorial Society PO Box 177 Empire  MI   49630-0177 Phone: 877-842-7658 Email: info@manitouislands.org Internet: www.manitouislands.org