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8A Daily News – Saturday, June 11, 2011 Sierra Pacific Foundation Awards $403,250 in Education Scholarships The Sierra Pacific Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded in 1979 by the Emmerson Family, recently marked its thirty-second year in granting scholarships to dependent children of Sierra Pacific Industries’ employees. The Foundation has awarded $403,250 to 177 students to assist them as they attend colleges, universities and trade schools during the 2011-2012 school year. “Our family is very proud of our scholarship program and we view our scholarship awards as an investment in the future. Considering our current challenging economic times, we are especially pleased to help these outstanding young people further their education beyond high school and become tomorrow’s leaders,” said Carolyn Emmerson Dietz, Foundation President. In addition to scholarships, the Sierra Pacific Foundation contributes to youth activities and other organizations in the communities where Sierra Pacific Industries operates. Shannon Bringham Sarah Bye Casen Carpenter Cassandra Chervellera Courtney Coenen Lyndsay Dodd Jared Foley Brittney Garrett Kyle Garrett Megan Gregg Elizabeth Hernandez Sara Holloway Manuel Ibarra Emily Jacobsen Chelsea Johnson Cortney Johnson Katherine Jones Danielle Knight Karen Lira Leanna Longoria Meredith Longoria Melissa Meza Estefania Miranda Joshua Miranda Christian Mondragon Saul Mondragon Travis Petersen Alejandra Sandoval Jesus Sandoval Erica Santistevan Kiersten Seaman Jerad Shields Dakota Wade Melissa Witt Daniel Zelwick Growing Healthy Communities…