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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 COURTESY PHOTO Genovea Favela (center) accepts a check from NARFE members Florine Hanson and Jim Parrish on behalf of the Memory Loss Respite Center. The Siuslaw Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) donated $245 to the Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence. This year, during its annual fund raiser, the chapter raised $490. Half of the money raised goes to Alzheimer’s research and half to the local Respite center. Florine Hanson and Jim Parrish presented the check to Genoveva Favela who accepted it on behalf of the Respite center. Has it been 5 years or more since your tank was pumped? Then it’s time! Call us to today to schedule an appointment. Check Saturday’s paper for a coupon good on your next service. Lowest Prices Guaranteed—We will match any competitors price ! Three Rivers Foundation gifts $79K to nonprofits Feb. 8 marked the sixth annual gifting luncheon of the Three Rivers Foundation held at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence. The Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the giving arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort, announced gifts totaling more than $79,000 to 15 deserving nonprofit organizations in the tribes’ service district areas. “There is a Native American proverb that says 'The more you give, the more good things come to you,’” said Teresa Spangler, chairwoman of the Three Rivers Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Tribal Council. “These organizations give out of the goodness of their hearts, and the foundation wants to com- mend them for their efforts." During this gifting cycle, the Foundation received 124 grant proposals from nonprofits located in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln counties, as well as many com- munities throughout Oregon. Of those proposals the follow- ing were awarded grant dollars: Coos County: • Bandon — Bandon Rural Fire Protection District Dive Team • North Bend — Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation • Myrtle Point — Myrtle Point Food Share • North Bend — Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach Curry County: • Brookings — Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Emergency Food Bank, Inc., 541-997-8885 COURTESY PHOTO Board of Trustees of the Three Rivers Foundation • Gold Beach — Oasis Shelter Home Douglas County: • Reedsport — Reedsport Police Department • Winchester Bay — Winchester Bay Community Center & Park Lane County: • Eugene — Assistance League of Eugene • Florence — Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County • Cottage Grove — City of Cottage Grove • Dexter — Dexter Rural Fire Department • Florence — Friends of Florence • Mapleton — Mapleton Food Share Lincoln County: • Yachats — Friends of Yachats Commons The foundation’s successes are a reflection of the commit- ment and passion of its dedicat- ed leadership. Listed below are the current trustees who ensure that the Three Rivers Foundation continues to reflect the goals and commitment of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians to local com- munities. • Teresa Spangler, founda- tion chairwoman • Jay Bozievich, foundation vice-chairman • Beaver Bowen, trustee • Tom Grove, trustee • Bob Main, trustee • Chief Warren Brainard, trustee • Faye Stewart, trustee • Stephanie Watkins, trustee The Three Rivers Found- ation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in the follow- ing areas: education, health, public safety, problem gam- bling, the arts, the environ- ment, cultural activities and historic preservation. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 designation and government organizations located in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln Counties are encouraged to review grant criteria and appli- cation deadlines on the Three Rivers Foundations website, www.threeriversfoundation. org. Other Oregon nonprofits seeking grant support for proj- ects specifically important to Native American populations in Oregon, have a “statewide” impact or other Oregon feder- ally recognized tribes are also encouraged to apply. OCHC Grants available for historic cemetery projects Commercial • Residential • Drop Box Service • Portable Toilets • Portable Storage Rentals • Recycling Specialist • Recyling Services & Containers available at no cost to customers. 85140 Hwy. 101 S Florence, OR 97439 Phone: 541-997-8233 Fax: 541-997-7345 www.TheSiuslawNews.com The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annu- al grants fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries. Projects funded in the past include marker repair work- shops, fencing, signs, inter- pretive panels and brochures, security lighting, access improvements, records man- agement and more. Awards typically range between $1,000 and $6,000, but have been higher. Anyone can apply for a grant. While the grant applications are online, they are simple and commission staff can provide support. “Our goal is to preserve Oregon’s historic cemeteries, so we try to make it easy for people to access funds to do that while ensuring the funds are appropriately used,” said historic cemeteries program coordinator Kuri Gill. A pre- vious grant applicant, Patricia McCracken with Winchester Elementary School, said cemeteries program staff were supportive when she was submitting her grant report. “We were new to filling out grants and staff was extreme- ly helpful when we called,” she said. There will be free grant workshops on project plan- ning and grant writing and using the online grant appli- cation. A two-hour workshop will be in Salem on March 15. A shorter webinar will be available on March 16. Two webinars, Jan. 18 and 19, will explain the online grant sys- tem. State law established the seven-member historic ceme- teries commission to maintain a listing of all historic ceme- teries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public edu- cation on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. To learn more about the grants or visit www.oregon heritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov or call 503-986-0685. FRAA offers writer’s workshop Saturday, Feb. 18 Writers on the River wel- comes writers of all levels and genres to its next monthly workshop designed to identify their authentic voices and answer the call to write. The workshop will be taught by Catherine J. Rourke, FRAA’s resident writing instructor. “Writing from the Heart: Find Your True Voice,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple Street in Old Town. Through simple steps and experiential writing practices, participants can awaken their natural creative genius to craft memoirs, novels, short stories, poems, nonfiction, essays, family memoirs or enhance the art of journaling. Catherine J. Rourke is an award-winning journalist, columnist, author and editor. She was educated at the City University of New York, the University of Oxford/England and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Rourke has more than 30 years’ experience as a staff editor and writer for newspa- pers, magazines and major publishers. Space is limited; pre-regis- tration required. Cost: $20 for FRAA members or $25 for non-members, payable at the door. For more info or to pre- register, call 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com. Buying or Selling? I can help. Chets Trail #2100 – Rare 5 acre secluded par- cel in the woods. Septic approved, well in place, power to the lot. Fantastic lake frontage with two potential building sites and Woahink Creek running though the lot. Bring your home plans! $200,000. #2371-14010831 Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK NARFE donates to Florence Memory Loss Respite Center 11 A