Gathercoals honored by club

The Corvallis Kiwanis Club recently recognized Marion and Paul Gathercoal as "Everyday Heroes."

The Gathercoals came to Corvallis in 1940 and immediately became involved in community affairs. Paul served on the City Council and Tax Equalization Board and was scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 1. He and his brother, Jim, developed a large tract of land in north Corvallis.

Marion may be best known for her part in making the Corvallis Arts Center a reality. When the Episcopal Church moved to its present location, she spearheaded the effort to acquire the building.

They literally worked from the ground up. The building had no seating arrangements, and she organized a program at which the admission was one chair. Chairs were brought to sit in, then left behind after the program.

Collegians named to dean's lists

· ST. PAUL, Minn. - Kathleen Cook, Helen Baker and Julia Braun, all of Corvallis, were named to the fall semester dean's list at Macalester College by earning at least a 3.7 grade-point average.

· DURHAM, N.C. - Jamie Michelle Bergen of Corvallis was named to the fall semester dean's list with distinction at Duke University by ranking in the top 10th of her class.

· FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Anna M. McKee of Corvallis was named to the Intra-University College fall semester dean's list at Colorado State University by earning at least a 3.75 grade-point average.

College students study overseas

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Lucy Swanson of Corvallis and Joanna Means of Philomath are among more than 100 Whitman College students participating in foreign study programs this spring.

Swanson, a junior majoring in foreign languages and literature, is spending the full 2002-03 academic year in Nantes, France, taking classes sponsored by the Institute for the International Education of Students.

Means, a junior sociology major, is taking classes at the University of York, in England.

Scholarships awarded

· Andrew Pearson of Corvallis has been awarded a $3,000 Fred & Diana Bradshaw Scholarship by the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation.

A graduate of Eastern Oregon University, Pearson now attends The University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., where he is a second-year medical student. He maintains a high grade-point average and is ranked 18th out of 244 students, placing him in the top 10th percentile of his class.

He also serves as vice president of the UHS chapter of Christian Medical and Dental Association, is co-chair of the health care project at City Union Mission homeless shelter and is an active member of the Sports Medicine Club. He plans to return to Oregon to begin his practice after graduation.

· Sharon Sternadel of Philomath was one of seven outstanding Oregon 4-H members who have won scholarships awarded by the Oregon State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. She received a $1,000 Kate Thiess Memorial 4-H Scholarship, established by the Kate Thiess endowment fund at OSU.

The Oregon 4-H scholarship program annually recognizes several members for their exceptional achievements. Scholarship winners are selected based on their 4-H experiences, contributions to the community and academic record.

For more information about the 4-H scholarship program, contact Arnold at 541-737-1315 or Aaron Escobar of the Oregon 4-H Foundation at 541-737-9330.

Jeremy Delamarter serving internship

Jeremy Delamarter, a 1995 graduate of Crescent Valley High School, is serving a one-year internship as a staff minister with Zion Lutheran Church in Reedfield, Wis., and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Larson, Wis. He will graduate in May from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn. with a degree in staff ministry.

He is the son of Garth and Twyla Delamarter of Corvallis.

Bar Association offers scholarship

The Lincoln County Bar Association has announced the creation of a $500 annual scholarship for a qualified graduating senior from one of Lincoln County's high schools.

The eligibility criteria include a minimum 3.25 grade-point average, an academically challenging course load, acceptance at a four-year college, a plan to attend law school, and an essay.

Applications are available in high school counseling offices. For more information contact Michele Longo Eder at 265-8881.