Zach Hegelmeyer Memorial Scholarship Fund
(2018)
Zachary Warren Hegelmeyer died unexpectedly on Feb. 15, 2018, while surfing in Bali, Indonesia. He was 26 years old.
Zach was born in Riverside, on Nov. 11, 1991, to David and Michele Hegelmeyer. Soon after, the family moved to Crescent City where Zach grew up. He could frequently be found surfing near Pebble Beach or swimming in the Smith River at Second Bridge and Finley’s Rock. Zach also excelled at team sports, playing baseball and basketball for Del Norte High. He attended George Fox University where he continued playing baseball and graduated cum laude. Zach moved to Bend, Oregon in 2013, bought a house around the corner from his parents and worked as a bartender and brand ambassador for 10 Barrel Brewing. He loved walking his girlfriend’s dog, Ike, along the Deschutes River and snowboarding on Mt. Bachelor.
Zach was a passionate young man who loved adventure and devoted a fierce intensity to his work, relationships and fun. He was known for his charisma, sincerity and goofy sense of humor. Zach’s Christian faith inspired him to value loyalty, fairness and compassion; he was quick to include outsiders and encourage those who doubted themselves. Zach was an avid outdoorsman, surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder. He loved country and reggae music and playing guitar and drums.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Chad; his girlfriend, Aubrey Taylor Hancock; his Grandma Barbara; and uncles, aunts and cousins. He is preceded by his paternal grandparents, Warren John and Diana Hegelmeyer; his maternal grandparents, Gary and Anita Carpenter; and his cousin, Brendan Carpenter.
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Zach Hegelmeyer Memorial Scholarship Fund
 Zachary Warren Hegelmeyer died unexpectedly on Feb. 15, 2018, while surfing in Bali, Indonesia. He was 26 years old.
Zach was born in Riverside, on Nov. 11, 1991, to David and Michele Hegelmeyer. Soon after, the family moved to Crescent City where Zach grew up. He could frequently be found surfing near Pebble Beach or swimming in the Smith River at Second Bridge and Finley’s Rock. Zach also excelled at team sports, playing baseball and basketball for Del Norte High. He attended George Fox University where he continued playing baseball and graduated cum laude. Zach moved to Bend, Oregon in 2013, bought a house around the corner from his parents and worked as a bartender and brand ambassador for 10 Barrel Brewing. He loved walking his girlfriend’s dog, Ike, along the Deschutes River and snowboarding on Mt. Bachelor.
Zach was a passionate young man who loved adventure and devoted a fierce intensity to his work, relationships and fun. He was known for his charisma, sincerity and goofy sense of humor. Zach’s Christian faith inspired him to value loyalty, fairness and compassion; he was quick to include outsiders and encourage those who doubted themselves. Zach was an avid outdoorsman, surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder. He loved country and reggae music and playing guitar and drums.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Chad; his girlfriend, Aubrey Taylor Hancock; his Grandma Barbara; and uncles, aunts and cousins. He is preceded by his paternal grandparents, Warren John and Diana Hegelmeyer; his maternal grandparents, Gary and Anita Carpenter; and his cousin, Brendan Carpenter.
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All Children Read and Succeed Fund
(2012)
The All Children Read and Succeed Fund, established in 2012 by Jim and Gail Griggs, supports early childhood literacy in Del Norte County. The vision and inspiration is that every child in Del Norte County will be a proficient reader. The fund targets tutoring programs to all children who are not at proficient levels for English Language Arts in the first, second, and third grades.
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All Children Read and Succeed Fund
 The All Children Read and Succeed Fund, established in 2012 by Jim and Gail Griggs, supports early childhood literacy in Del Norte County. The vision and inspiration is that every child in Del Norte County will be a proficient reader. The fund targets tutoring programs to all children who are not at proficient levels for English Language Arts in the first, second, and third grades.
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Ed & Barbara Brattain Memorial Fund
(2010)
Ed and Barbara believed that sometimes a little financial help can assist someone to achieve a life-changing goal that will enrich their life or improve their personal or family's well-being. Thus, this fund is intended to benefit those in Curry and Del Norte counties who may need that little extra amount to successfully complete a goal and is specifically for those who demonstrate that they have worked hard and are committed to obtaining their specific goal, but who need extra support to successfully accomplish it.
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Ed & Barbara Brattain Memorial Fund
 Ed and Barbara believed that sometimes a little financial help can assist someone to achieve a life-changing goal that will enrich their life or improve their personal or family's well-being. Thus, this fund is intended to benefit those in Curry and Del Norte counties who may need that little extra amount to successfully complete a goal and is specifically for those who demonstrate that they have worked hard and are committed to obtaining their specific goal, but who need extra support to successfully accomplish it.
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Brattain Family Student Enrichment Fund
(2007)
The Brattain Family Student Enrichment fund is intended for K--12 public school students in Curry and Del Norte counties. The fund objective is to supplement a student's school-sponsored activities by assisting with the payment of fees and costs. The target student is one with the desire to excel in a school program or activity, but who does not have the financial means to participate. Examples of this could be fees or uniform costs for a sport activity; travel expenses for a school-sponsored event that the student is involved in; fees for additional educational materials to enrich the student's knowledge and education, etc.
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Brattain Family Student Enrichment Fund
 The Brattain Family Student Enrichment fund is intended for K--12 public school students in Curry and Del Norte counties. The fund objective is to supplement a student's school-sponsored activities by assisting with the payment of fees and costs. The target student is one with the desire to excel in a school program or activity, but who does not have the financial means to participate. Examples of this could be fees or uniform costs for a sport activity; travel expenses for a school-sponsored event that the student is involved in; fees for additional educational materials to enrich the student's knowledge and education, etc.
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Toni Brixey Memorial Scholarship Fund
(2010)
A lifelong resident of Del Norte County and a 30-year employee of Seaside and Sutter Coast Hospitals in nursing and administration, Toni Brixey was passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. She had an uncanny ability to make every situation better and to inspire others to do the same. When she unexpectedly passed away in 2010, her family, friends, coworkers and community were able to channel the love she had engendered in the community by establishing a memorial fund in her honor. Toni's memory will live on forever, supporting the region's health.
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Toni Brixey Memorial Scholarship Fund
 A lifelong resident of Del Norte County and a 30-year employee of Seaside and Sutter Coast Hospitals in nursing and administration, Toni Brixey was passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. She had an uncanny ability to make every situation better and to inspire others to do the same. When she unexpectedly passed away in 2010, her family, friends, coworkers and community were able to channel the love she had engendered in the community by establishing a memorial fund in her honor. Toni's memory will live on forever, supporting the region's health.
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Friends of Brookings-Harbor Aquatic Center
(2011)
Friends of the Brookings-Harbor Aquatic Center is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development of a sustainable community aquatic center to enhance access to year-round fitness and recreational programming that will promote wellness and improve quality of life for every member of our community regardless of age, fitness level, or physical capabilities. We believe an indoor aquatic center offering active recreation and fitness programs affords countless avenues to address community wellness needs including concerns about health (obesity and chronic diseases), the economy (job creation), and society in general (after-school activities and opportunities for the disabled and seniors to remain active despite physical limitations).
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Friends of Brookings-Harbor Aquatic Center
 Friends of the Brookings-Harbor Aquatic Center is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development of a sustainable community aquatic center to enhance access to year-round fitness and recreational programming that will promote wellness and improve quality of life for every member of our community regardless of age, fitness level, or physical capabilities. We believe an indoor aquatic center offering active recreation and fitness programs affords countless avenues to address community wellness needs including concerns about health (obesity and chronic diseases), the economy (job creation), and society in general (after-school activities and opportunities for the disabled and seniors to remain active despite physical limitations).
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Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank Fund
(2015)
The Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank, DBA: Brookings Harbor Food Bank serves the residents of Curry County from the Oregon-California border north to Pistol River. Food boxes, available once a month for individuals and families, are provided in a "shopping style" format that encourages clients to select items that will provide balanced meals and eliminate potential food waste. Also available five days a week are "daily supplements" to help reduce hunger. The number of individuals and families within the community that have to make difficult choices about how to allocate their limited funds for food, shelter, and other necessities is very high. The efforts of the food bank's volunteers, supported by the generous donations by the Brookings Harbor community, are helping reduce food insecurity.
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Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank Fund
 The Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank, DBA: Brookings Harbor Food Bank serves the residents of Curry County from the Oregon-California border north to Pistol River. Food boxes, available once a month for individuals and families, are provided in a "shopping style" format that encourages clients to select items that will provide balanced meals and eliminate potential food waste. Also available five days a week are "daily supplements" to help reduce hunger. The number of individuals and families within the community that have to make difficult choices about how to allocate their limited funds for food, shelter, and other necessities is very high. The efforts of the food bank's volunteers, supported by the generous donations by the Brookings Harbor community, are helping reduce food insecurity.
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Caldwell & Sund Family Trust
(2006)
Kevin Caldwell and Donna Sund-Caldwell moved to Crescent City from Southern California in 1984. Both family physicians, they decided that Del Norte County was a great place to live and to raise their three children, Marisa, Dylan, and Connor, who have now all successfully moved on to college educations. Kevin and Donna continue to operate their own family medicine practice, Redwood Medical Offices. Throughout the years, they have been involved in the local community in innumerable ways, with a focus on providing cultural and academic opportunities that create a nurturing environment for their own children, as well as all children of the area. This endowment has been created to ensure financial stability in this continuing community participation and enrichment.
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Caldwell & Sund Family Trust
 Kevin Caldwell and Donna Sund-Caldwell moved to Crescent City from Southern California in 1984. Both family physicians, they decided that Del Norte County was a great place to live and to raise their three children, Marisa, Dylan, and Connor, who have now all successfully moved on to college educations. Kevin and Donna continue to operate their own family medicine practice, Redwood Medical Offices. Throughout the years, they have been involved in the local community in innumerable ways, with a focus on providing cultural and academic opportunities that create a nurturing environment for their own children, as well as all children of the area. This endowment has been created to ensure financial stability in this continuing community participation and enrichment.
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Cal-Ore Life Flight N661TC Flight Team Memorial Fund
(2016)
On July 29, 2016, a Cal-Ore Life Flight air medical plane crashed in northern California while transporting a patient to care. There were no survivors. In addition to the patient, there were three Cal-Ore Life Flight personnel on board: Pilot Larry Mills, Flight Nurse Deborah Kroon, RN, CCRN, and Certified Flight Paramedic Michelle Tarwater, FP-C, NREMT-P. To honor the fallen crew members who gave their lives being of service to others, a memorial scholarship fund has been established to support education for aviation, flight nursing, and flight paramedics in Curry and Del Norte counties.
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Cal-Ore Life Flight N661TC Flight Team Memorial Fund
 On July 29, 2016, a Cal-Ore Life Flight air medical plane crashed in northern California while transporting a patient to care. There were no survivors. In addition to the patient, there were three Cal-Ore Life Flight personnel on board: Pilot Larry Mills, Flight Nurse Deborah Kroon, RN, CCRN, and Certified Flight Paramedic Michelle Tarwater, FP-C, NREMT-P. To honor the fallen crew members who gave their lives being of service to others, a memorial scholarship fund has been established to support education for aviation, flight nursing, and flight paramedics in Curry and Del Norte counties.
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Dean Cantwell Memorial Scholarship Fund
(2013)
Dean Cantwell grew up in Iowa and moved to Crescent City in 1992. He retired from a career as a contractor building major subdivisions in the Monterey and Santa Cruz area during the housing development boom. After spending years working in relatively affluent communities as a laborer, albeit a successful one, Dean developed a passion for helping young people improve themselves through education. Dean began contributing each year to Rotary's annual Third Grade Dictionary Program---whereby each 3rd grader in Del Norte County is given their own dictionary---and through Rotary's annual award of scholarship monies to deserving high school students. As the years passed, Dean developed a dream to create a four-year scholarship award to one deserving young person from Del Norte. Tommy and Donna Sparrow have honored and fulfilled Dean's most precious wish by making this scholarship a reality.
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Dean Cantwell Memorial Scholarship Fund
 Dean Cantwell grew up in Iowa and moved to Crescent City in 1992. He retired from a career as a contractor building major subdivisions in the Monterey and Santa Cruz area during the housing development boom. After spending years working in relatively affluent communities as a laborer, albeit a successful one, Dean developed a passion for helping young people improve themselves through education. Dean began contributing each year to Rotary's annual Third Grade Dictionary Program---whereby each 3rd grader in Del Norte County is given their own dictionary---and through Rotary's annual award of scholarship monies to deserving high school students. As the years passed, Dean developed a dream to create a four-year scholarship award to one deserving young person from Del Norte. Tommy and Donna Sparrow have honored and fulfilled Dean's most precious wish by making this scholarship a reality.
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Barbara and John Cary Family Fund
(2015)
John and Barbara Cary moved to Curry County from Southern California in January of 2000 for work. They met their sophomore year of college at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Both were working in food service at the time. Coming full circle upon their retirement, both became active volunteers and board members at the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank. Barb pursued her master gardener training, sharing her knowledge and love of growing vegetables with food bank clients. John and Barb built raised beds on food bank property to enhance the food bank fresh offerings and as a demonstration and/or learning tool. Seeds are available each spring for clients to try their hand at growing their own food. The Cary Family Fund is established to support charitable organizations within Curry County with an emphasis on food insecurity.
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Barbara and John Cary Family Fund
 John and Barbara Cary moved to Curry County from Southern California in January of 2000 for work. They met their sophomore year of college at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Both were working in food service at the time. Coming full circle upon their retirement, both became active volunteers and board members at the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers Food Bank. Barb pursued her master gardener training, sharing her knowledge and love of growing vegetables with food bank clients. John and Barb built raised beds on food bank property to enhance the food bank fresh offerings and as a demonstration and/or learning tool. Seeds are available each spring for clients to try their hand at growing their own food. The Cary Family Fund is established to support charitable organizations within Curry County with an emphasis on food insecurity.
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CASA - Del Norte Endowment Fund
(2005)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Del Norte was established as an independent program in 2002 to be a powerful voice for the abused and neglected children of Del Norte County. Their mission is to support and assist children in the juvenile dependency program by providing well-trained volunteers to advocate objectively in the child?s best interest. CASA Advocates provide a consistent and important one-on-one advocacy, which can make a lifetime difference to each child. CASA Advocates work with the child, the family, juvenile court, and supporting agencies to ensure each child is placed in a safe, permanent, and loving home where they have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. In 2005, CASA of Del Norte received an anonymous donation to open an endowment fund. The purpose of the fund is to support ongoing recruitment, screening, and operation in the form of daily support to the CASA volunteer advocates
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CASA - Del Norte Endowment Fund
 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Del Norte was established as an independent program in 2002 to be a powerful voice for the abused and neglected children of Del Norte County. Their mission is to support and assist children in the juvenile dependency program by providing well-trained volunteers to advocate objectively in the child?s best interest. CASA Advocates provide a consistent and important one-on-one advocacy, which can make a lifetime difference to each child. CASA Advocates work with the child, the family, juvenile court, and supporting agencies to ensure each child is placed in a safe, permanent, and loving home where they have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. In 2005, CASA of Del Norte received an anonymous donation to open an endowment fund. The purpose of the fund is to support ongoing recruitment, screening, and operation in the form of daily support to the CASA volunteer advocates
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Wayne Roberts & Kevin Hartwick Catch It Fund
(2006)
The "Catch It" Fund was established by local rodeo enthusiasts with the vision of enhancing and expanding programs and opportunities within the region for youth and their families. This fund is intended to support and benefit local youth activities and agricultural pursuits directly or indirectly related to the Del Norte County Fair.
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Wayne Roberts & Kevin Hartwick Catch It Fund
 The "Catch It" Fund was established by local rodeo enthusiasts with the vision of enhancing and expanding programs and opportunities within the region for youth and their families. This fund is intended to support and benefit local youth activities and agricultural pursuits directly or indirectly related to the Del Norte County Fair.
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Chetco Bar Fire Animal Fund
Support for the total care and displacement costs associated with the Chetco Bar Fire happening right now in Curry County. To date 70,000 acres have burned in Curry County and displaced many livestock and pets and a huge effort is currently underway to rescue several hundred more throughout the evacuation zone and relocate them to a safe location.
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Chetco Bar Fire Animal Fund
Support for the total care and displacement costs associated with the Chetco Bar Fire happening right now in Curry County. To date 70,000 acres have burned in Curry County and displaced many livestock and pets and a huge effort is currently underway to rescue several hundred more throughout the evacuation zone and relocate them to a safe location.
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Circle of Change Expendable Fund
(2008)
Women of the Wild Rivers region have come together to form a giving circle with combined resources in order to support local charitable causes and enrich the lives of the members of our community by contributing funds to build and grow cultural, economic, and educational programs within the region. The expendable fund supports regional programs and projects as chosen by the members of the circle throughout the year. The expendable fund focuses on issues affecting women, children, seniors, the arts, and economic development.
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Circle of Change Expendable Fund
 Women of the Wild Rivers region have come together to form a giving circle with combined resources in order to support local charitable causes and enrich the lives of the members of our community by contributing funds to build and grow cultural, economic, and educational programs within the region. The expendable fund supports regional programs and projects as chosen by the members of the circle throughout the year. The expendable fund focuses on issues affecting women, children, seniors, the arts, and economic development.
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Circle of Change Endowment Fund
(2008)
Women of the Wild Rivers region have come together to form a giving circle with combined resources in order to support local charitable causes and enrich the lives of the members of our community by contributing funds to build and grow cultural, economic, and educational programs within the region. The endowment fund is intended to provide a perpetual annual gift to the region for various projects and programs including those providing support to women, children, seniors, the arts, and economic development.
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Circle of Change Endowment Fund
Women of the Wild Rivers region have come together to form a giving circle with combined resources in order to support local charitable causes and enrich the lives of the members of our community by contributing funds to build and grow cultural, economic, and educational programs within the region. The endowment fund is intended to provide a perpetual annual gift to the region for various projects and programs including those providing support to women, children, seniors, the arts, and economic development.
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Coulson Family Fund
(2014)
The Coulson Family Fund was established in 2013 by Betty and Walter Coulson and their children. Walter got his start in logging and loved the industry. The Coulson Family Fund supports charitable work in our region by addressing changing needs as they arise.
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Coulson Family Fund
 The Coulson Family Fund was established in 2013 by Betty and Walter Coulson and their children. Walter got his start in logging and loved the industry. The Coulson Family Fund supports charitable work in our region by addressing changing needs as they arise.
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Crescent City Historical Preservation Cemetery Fund
(2016)
Our county's citizens are getting older and their loved ones want a beautiful resting place for them. The Crescent City Cemetery has at times been in disrepair due to poor funding for maintenance. There are currently four organizations operating at the cemetery: Catholic Church, Odd Fellows, Masonic Lodge, and the Del Norte Veterans. All donations go toward maintaining the appearance of the whole cemetery as needed.
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Crescent City Historical Preservation Cemetery Fund
 Our county's citizens are getting older and their loved ones want a beautiful resting place for them. The Crescent City Cemetery has at times been in disrepair due to poor funding for maintenance. There are currently four organizations operating at the cemetery: Catholic Church, Odd Fellows, Masonic Lodge, and the Del Norte Veterans. All donations go toward maintaining the appearance of the whole cemetery as needed.
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Curry Health Network Equipment Fund
(2012)
Curry Health Network consists of their hospital, Curry General Hospital, and a series of clinics in Brookings, Gold Beach, and Port Orford, OR. It also includes their well-equipped new clinic setting at Curry Medical Center in Brookings. This fund has been set up to support the procurement of new equipment for the hospital and its outlying clinics.
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Curry Health Network Equipment Fund
 Curry Health Network consists of their hospital, Curry General Hospital, and a series of clinics in Brookings, Gold Beach, and Port Orford, OR. It also includes their well-equipped new clinic setting at Curry Medical Center in Brookings. This fund has been set up to support the procurement of new equipment for the hospital and its outlying clinics.
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Richard Hanson and Bonnie Cushman Memorial Fund
(2016)
Richard Hanson and his sister Bonnie (Hanson) Cushman were lifelong residents of Fort Dick. They both loved people and served the community in their own ways. Bonnie was always very proud of Richard's many years of service as chief of the Fort Dick Volunteer Fire Department. This fund was set up in their honor to continue lifting up the community they loved by supporting the bravery and dedication of the Fort Dick Volunteer Fire Department. The fund will aid them in acquiring new machinery and equipment, maintaining their buildings, and other such needs that arise.
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Richard Hanson and Bonnie Cushman Memorial Fund
 Richard Hanson and his sister Bonnie (Hanson) Cushman were lifelong residents of Fort Dick. They both loved people and served the community in their own ways. Bonnie was always very proud of Richard's many years of service as chief of the Fort Dick Volunteer Fire Department. This fund was set up in their honor to continue lifting up the community they loved by supporting the bravery and dedication of the Fort Dick Volunteer Fire Department. The fund will aid them in acquiring new machinery and equipment, maintaining their buildings, and other such needs that arise.
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