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Wednesday, August 2, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The face of determination... Council awards community grants By Sue Stafford Correspondent City councilors consid- ered requests totaling $50,699 from 18 Sisters organizations when awarding the $15,000 allocated for this year’s Community Services Grants. Seven of the requests came from groups applying for the first time and seven from organizations that have received grants for at least each of the past three years, and a few more than three. The largest grant, $3,000, was awarded to Family Access Network (FAN) for utility ser- vices assistance for families in the Sisters School District. Two-thirds of the 18 appli- cants were awarded grants, ranging from FAN’s $3,000 to the fledgling Three Sisters Historical Society’s $300. Each year the City budgets a certain amount of money to be given as Community Services Grants to organi- zations providing services or programs within Sisters Country. This year’s $15,000 was a reduction from the past several years, due to bud- get constraints. When grants are awarded in July, Council attempts to keep a small amount in reserve for needs that may arise later in the bud- get year. To be eligible to receive funds, an organization must meet at least one of the three criteria: provides assistance for essential utilities, food, clothing or shelter; provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors; or generates/supports economic activity in Sisters. In evaluating requests, the Council considers the follow- ing: the ability to meet one or more of the above crite- ria; the requesting organiza- tion’s history of success; the organizational and financial stability of the requesting organization; the number and types of community members served by the request; and the ability to measure and track the effectiveness of the proj- ect or service. Community Services Grant funds may not be used for travel, budget def- icits, or for routine operating expenses. This year’s awards were made to the following orga- nizations: Circle of Friends, $1,500 for program devel- opment at the middle and high schools; Citizens 4 Community, $400 for a civil- ity pilot program with the stu- dents at YouthBuild; Family Access Network, $3,000 for utility services assis- tance; Habitat for Humanity, $1,000 for campground fees Summer is here! Not recovered from winter y yet? Low energy? Poor mood? Still getting sick? FREE CONSULTATIONS for volunteers; Rotary Club of Sisters, $820 for books and backpacks for first-grad- ers; Seed to Table Program, $1,800 for food bank pro- duce and expansion proj- ect; Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District, $1,200 for senior health and safety program; Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, $1,200 for food and coffee supplies for shelter guests; Sisters Outdoor Leadership Experience (SOLE), $375 for outdoor leadership and counseling program at the middle school; Three Sisters Historical Society, $300 for startup costs; VFW Post 8138, $700 for repair and replacement of flags; and Warfighters Outfitters, Inc., $1,200 for education and rec- reation for wounded veterans. The Council elected to keep $1,505 in reserve for possible requests later in the year. The Garden Angel 541-549-2882 PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG The Hoodoo Challenge lived up to its monicker for runners. Let us show you how much you can save this year! Call 541-588-6245, for a free quote! 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka Auto • Home • Life • Business A natural approach to lawn care LCB#9352 s k c o r ters # sis H’ H 115 NW Greenwood, Redmond | 541-588-6119 A’ H 192 E. Tall Fir Ct., Sisters | 541-549-1726 P’ P 182 E. Tall Fir Ct., Sisters | 541-549-1336 MEANINGFUL MEDICINE Kim Hapke, Naturopath 971-409-0908 Sisters Art Works Building 21 D T | O O Business Cell (541) 848-3194 “Enriching the lives of those we serve, one day at time” JOB FAIR: We Are Hiring Now! Wednesday, August 2 | 4 to 6 p.m. | At the Lakeside Bistro Interviews & Tours Flexible schedule • Competitive pay plus great tips • Sign-on bonus FREE Golf • FREE pool use • FREE SUP/kayak/canoe View available positions and pre-apply online at www.BlackButteRanch.com/jobs