Scholarship fund established.Byline: The Register-Guard A $200,000 endowment to The Oregon Community Foundation has created a new scholarship fund to assist graduates of Junction City Junction City, city (1990 pop. 20,604), seat of Geary co., NE Kans., at the confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers; inc. 1859. The rail, trade, and processing center of an agricultural and dairy area, it grew as the supply point for nearby Fort Riley, High School. The Rollin and James Evans James Evans may refer to:
intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. scholars who can demonstrate both economic need and academic promise and are pursuing degrees in forestry, agriculture, education or public safety. The gift, established by Frances Evans and her family, memorializes her husband Rollin and son James, both longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective residents of Ferguson Road, west of Junction City. Rollin Evans managed the Evans family farm and forest until his death in 2000. The couple's son Jim, who died in 1998, also was involved in farming and forestry, in addition to serving as volunteer with the Triangle Lake Fire Department. The Oregon Community Foundation and Oregon Student Assistance Commission The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC), established by the Oregon Legislature in 1959, is primarily charged with administering student financial aid programs, and through its Office of Degree Authorization, authorizing and regulating the granting of degrees by institutions will jointly coordinate the application process. Information and applications are available at www .osac.state.or.us or at Junction City High School. The deadline is March 1 for the first round of scholarships. |
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