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Scholarship recipient uses his skills to pay homage to Ol’ Marais River Run

Graduation time is fast-approaching and with it comes the selection of worthy students for various scholarships. Scholarships may be based on academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, specific talents or even a specialized field of study.

Organizations hope to select recipients who not only need and value the financial help but also students who may make a contribution back to a specific industry. One such recipient recently paid homage to Ottawa’s own Ol’ Marais River Run.

Topeka-native Josh Mishler, whose grandfather Jimmy Golden has been a longtime member of the Over the Road Gang, published a story complete with colorful photos in the May 2008 edition of Street Rod Builder — a national street rod enthusiasts’ magazine.

The publicity is certain to attract more street rod enthusiasts and spectators to the 21st annual event, which will be here in just four months, Sept. 19-21. The Over the Road Gang uses funds generated from the popular event to fund scholarships for area students interested in the automotive field. Previous scholarship recipients have included: Andrew Humm, Matt Pietro, Whitney Stults and Todd Brown, among others.

Mishler, a 2000 scholarship recipient who clearly loves hot rods, used the group’s scholarship investment in him to pursue a degree in journalism from Washburn University and then began plying his trade for the national publication. What a great way to ensure trades “grow their own” practitioners to carry on traditions.

This group and others investment in education through scholarships is a gift that keeps on giving.

— Jeanny Sharp, editor and publisher

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Scholarship recipient uses his skills to pay homage to Ol’ Marais River Run

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