Amelia Welch, Mt. Cory, and a 2009 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School has been awarded the Frank Potts Memorial Scholarship of $500.

She will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall in nursing.The Frank Potts Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 in the memory of the late Frank W. Potts, for his dedication and commitment in the fire service.

Mr. Potts' many years of dedication in promoting education and training has benefited each department in Hancock County toward providing our communities with the best in firefighting, emergency medical care and hazardous material awareness when responding to incidents

This scholarship will be awarded to a student of a Hancock County school senior class, or a member of a Hancock County Fire Department, or a Hancock County EMS service, or a Hancock County law enforcement agency who will be attending a college or technical school to further their education in the field of Fire Science, Emergency Medical Care or Law Enforcement.

Beginning 2011, the name has been changed to the Potts/Parcher Scholarship. Frank Parcher was instrumental in helping establish the Hancock County Fire Fighter's Association, and was very dedicated to the training programs within the organization.

Anyone interested in applying for the 2011 scholarship should go on line to http://hancockfirefighters.com and click on the "SCHOLARSHIP" link for information and forms.