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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The Nugget Newspaper Crossword SCULPTORS: Annual event draws regional artists By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service Continued from page 24 Division a nationally and internationally known group. He was a friend and a men- tor to generations of artists, including McPhee, White, and others within NWSSA, who are now mentors to a new generation entering the enchantment of this age-old art form. <I mentor anyone who comes my way,= McPhee said, <and I find that I learn so much from the people I mentor. I receive far more than I give.= One of her mentees at Suttle Lake was Jason Chrastina. As Saturday wore on, the sculptors began to pack their gear and load their rigs for the long trek home. But they will be back next summer. It9s set GRANTS: Funds support activities beneficial to community Continued from page 1 consideration. The amounts recommended for each group are then added together and an average figure is deter- mined to be their award. Community grants may not be used for travel, budget deficits, or for routine operat- ing expenses, a provision that eliminated one of this year9s requests from consideration. Community entities and orga- nizations that serve the Sisters community, but are not desig- nated non-profits, must meet at least one of several criteria: provide assistance for essen- tial utilities, food, medical needs, clothing, or shelter; provide educational or recre- ational opportunities for chil- dren or seniors; or generate/ support economic activity in PHOTO PROVIDED A stone calla lily. in stone. More information about the Northwest Stone Sculpture Association is online at nwssa. org. Sisters. Factors considered when evaluating the grant requests include: the requesting orga- nization9s history of success; the organizational and finan- cial stability of the group; the number and types of commu- nity members served; and the ability to measure and track the effectiveness of the proj- ect or service. Each year, when the City9s annual budget is determined, the City Budget Committee sets an amount targeted for community assistance grants. The City Council approves the budget. The amount available for grant awards is contingent on the Council9s approval of the budget and appropriation of funds for community grants. Upon completion of an organization9s project or fis- cal year, a letter must be sent to the City of Sisters detailing how the funds were used. This year’s recipients of the City’s Community Support Grants include: • Age Friendly Sisters Country $500; • Citizens4Community $500; • Family Access Network Sisters for utility bills assistance $2,500; • Family Access Network Sisters for shower tokens $750; • Furry Friends $1,000; • Habitat for Humanity Sisters $750; • Harmony Farm Sanctuary $1,375; • Heart of Oregon Corp $900; • Kiwanis of Sisters $1,000; • Rotary Club of Sisters $500; • Seed to Table Oregon $1,400; • Shanrack Limited $400; 25 • Sisters Camp Sherman RFPD $1,040; • Sisters Cold Weather Shelter $1,640; • Sisters Farmers Market $900; • Sisters Festival of Books $900; • Sisters Folk Festival $667; • Sisters Outdoor Leadership Experience $600; • Sisters Science Club $563; • Sisters Trails Alliance $1,000; • SMART $500; • Three Sisters Historical Society $813; • VFW Post 8138 Sisters $250; • Warfighter Outfitters Inc; $1,000. Total awarded: $21,447. — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors Greg Wieland L.Ac. Practicing since 1989 352 E. Hood Ave., Ste. E Sisters Acupuncture Center 541-549-1523 When the going gets tough, even the tough call us. Banr Enterprises, llc Consult | Construct | Complete Earthwork • Utilities • Grading • Rock Walls • Snow Removal Residential and Commercial Contractor CCB: 165122 www.banr.net | 541-549-6977
