Focus House to award two scholarships

OGLE COUNTY — The Foundation for Focus House is awarding two $250 scholarships on May 21, 2013 at the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council Meeting.

The Laverne Adams Scholarship Fund was established in May of 2002 following Mr. Adam’s death. A long-time resident of Ogle County Mr. Adams sat on the Ogle County Board from 1972 until 2002.  At the time Focus House was established in 1975, Mr. Adams was appointed and served as the chairperson of the county committee that over saw the operation of the program.  His family started the scholarship in Laverne’s name due to his commitment to youth and the program.



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