Black River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Recipients of Fern Helbling Scholarships

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 -- 9:01 AM

Each year the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce (BRACC) awards the Fern Helbling Scholarships.

Fern Helbling was a local registered nurse who passed away December 21, 1999. It was her wish that the interest earned from part of her inheritance be used to benefit local scholars. This year, a $2,000 scholarship was awarded in the Women’s Scholarship category.

The Fern Helbling Women’s Scholarship is awarded to women 25 years of age or older, and enrolled in a two or four-year college and currently taking at least six credits.

The recipient selected for the 2023 Women’s Scholarship was Lynette LeGarde of Black River Falls. Lynette is attending Chippewa Valley Technical College and is pursuing a degree in Marketing. She is also working on technical diplomas for Supervisory Management and Social Media.

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