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COLLEGE COURSE: Wilderness EMT: Skagit Valley College has announced a new certification course through its Fire Protection Technology program for emergency medical technicians who need wilderness skills. The class will be held five Monday evenings and three Sundays in February and early March. Register at http://www.skagit.edu or 360-416-7638.

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Burlington-Edison Alumni Foundation is accepting applications for the following scholarships:
-- John and Genevieve Ball Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.
-- Jeremy Bates Achievement Award.
-- Dr. Ron Browne Memorial Scholarship: $2,000.
-- Gene and Shirley Entrikin Family Scholarhip: $1,000.
-- Ernie Dahl Memorial Scholarship: $1,500.
-- Jack Fickel Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.
-- Mildred Gaskin Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.
-- Dave and Fran Hansen Family Scholarship: Two awards of $1,000 per year for two years.
-- Roland Kirkby Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.
-- Elmer and Mabel Martin Family Scholarship: Three awards of $1,500 each.
-- Therese Ovenell Memorial Scholarship: $750.
-- Skagit Rebekah Lodge: $750.
-- Skagit Steel and Recycling Employee Dependents Scholarship: $3,000.
-- Pat Smith Memorial Scholarship: $1,000.
-- Dr. Fred Stump Family Scholarship: $1,500.
-- Nick Whiton Memorial Scholarship: $2,000.
-- Kirk and Paula Wilson Family Scholarship: $2,210.
-- B-E Education and Alumni Foundation Dollars for Continuing Education: Four awards of $1,000 each.
-- B-E Education and Alumni Foundation “In the Spirit of Joey”: $1,000.
-- B-E Education and Alumni Foundation Kathi W Life Award: $1,000.
For information or applications, visit the Burlington-Edison High School Career Center, 301 N. Burlington Blvd. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. 360-757-0835.

* School and education opportunities may be submitted by e-mail to or by fax, 360-428-0400.


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