The Hartland Evangelical Church Ladies Aid and Naomi Circle recently awarded Randi Akemann, daughter of Brian and Lanell Akemann, with a $500 scholarship. The scholarship was based on Akemann’s excellent scholastic record, Christian character and attendance at a Christian college of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. She is attending Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. Akemann, on right, is shown accepting the award from Julie Robran, Ladies Aid president. -- Submitted photo