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Home My WebLink AboutGrant Request - Bend HeroesEconomic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Bend Heroes Foundation Organization Description: This organization of veterans and community members works to honor local individuals and groups who perform honorably and heroically under critical conditions. Some examples of their efforts include he Bend Parade of Flags, Bend Hero Memorial and World War II Veterans Historic Highway. Project Name: World War II Veterans Historic Highway Project Description: U.S. Highway 97 in Oregon, Washington and California, as well as a segment of SR 126, has been designated the "World War II Veterans Historic Highway" by the Oregon Legislature and the Governor. In Deschutes County, seven signs will be erected to commemorate three military facilities, Bend Civilian Pilot Training, U.S. Army Camp Abbot and U.S. Army Air Field in Redmond. These grant funds will be used to purchase the seven signs, as well as one spare sign. In addition to potential County funds, donations and in-kind support for the project totaling $5,925 have been identified. Project Period: April 1, 2010 — June 6, 2010 Amount of Request: $4,600 Previous Grants: None E 0 u 1l J.. { Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Dermis R. Luke Date: March 8. 2010 Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Commissioner Alan Unger All Three Commissioners YES WORLD WAR H VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY APRIL 1, 2010 $4,600.00 Applicant/Organization: Address: Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Tax ID #: City & Zip: Telephone: Email: BEND HEROES FOUNDATION 22325 WHITE PEAKS DRIVE Contact Name(s): DICK TOBIASON Fax: Alternate Phone: Cell: 541 390- 9932 JUNE 6. 2010 APRIL 1, 2010 L272o7-1808 BEND, OR 97702 541 388- 5591 dtobiason@bendcable.com On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. See attached Oregon Secretary of State Registry form with Registry Number, Non Profit Type PUBLIC BENEFIT * Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature: Dennis Luke: Amount: Signature: Alan Unger: Amount: __ Signature: EIN Individual Request - Online Application Page 1 of 1 EIN Assistant Your Progress: 1. Identity 2. Authenticate 3. Addresses 4. Details Congratulations! The EIN has been successfully assigned. EIN Assigned: 27-2071808 Legal Name: BEND HEROES FOUNDATION The confirmation letter will be mailed to the applicant. 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The Bend Heroes Foundation (BHF) is a non-profit entity consisting of veterans and community members with a mission to honor local area individuals and groups who perform honorably and heroically under critical conditions. BHF is managed by a 3 member Board of Directors and 4 officers, all of whom serve without compensation. They are identified at the end of this application. The Foundation's area of interest encompasses all of Deschutes County. BHF members have honored local and regional veterans and first responders over the last several years: Bend Parade of Flags: Foundation members advocated and managed the display of 200+ American flags on 8 patriotic occasions each year in downtown Bend. Bend Heroes Memorial: Foundation members managed local approvals and construction of the Bend Heroes Memorial which was dedicated on Veterans Day, 2009. The memorial honors Bend's veterans and first responders. World War II Veterans Historic Highway: Foundation members requested Oregon legislation designating US Highway 97 and SR 126 as the WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY. The legislature adopted the proposal in SB 449. Deschutes Board of County Commissioners supported the Foundation members' request for legislation.. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. Based on Foundation members' proposal, US Highway 97 in its entirety in Oregon from Washington to California and a segment of SR 126 between Redmond and Prineville have been designated the "WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY" by the Oregon legislature and Governor. As such the highways honor Oregon's WWII veterans and educate the public about the 8 WWII training sites made possible by the highways connecting the sites. Three of the eight sites are in Deschutes County where over 200,000 troops were trained: Camp Abbot, Redmond Army Airfield, and Bend (Civilian Pilot Training) The honors will be accomplished by installing and dedicating 19 signs along the highways and near the 8 WWII sites (16 signs) and ends of the highways (3 signs). Two signs will be dedicated for each site (opposite sides of the highways). Seven signs will be installed in Deschutes County: 2 near Sunriver (Camp Abbot), 2 near Bend (Civilian Pilot Training), and 3 near Redmond (Army Airfield and highway junction). See the attached map of the sign locations and 4 typical signs. Seven (7) of the 19 signs will be located in Deschutes County. The Foundation will be implementing the new Oregon law (SB 449). See attached law and Governor Kulongoski's press release. 7 We see the WORLD WAR H VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY project as a continuation of past contributions by our members and described above. This project honoring WWII veterans and highlighting the importance of rural highways is a first in Oregon if not the nation. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity: The seven signs in Deschutes County along with 12 others located in five other counties along US 97 and SR 126 will be fabricated by a local sign company in early May and installed later that month. They will be unveiled on Sunday June 6, 2010 (the 66th anniversary of D -Day) by elected officials and WWII veterans. Because of its support for legislation, the Commission will be invited to participate with County WWII veterans unveiling and dedicating the honorific signs on the 66th anniversary of D -Day. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. The signs will capture the attention of travelers and local residents resulting in visits to the three museums in Deschutes County (Sunriver, Redmond, and Bend) displaying WWII activities. Each visit generates entry fees and possible sales of books and other media. Some travelers and local residents will also want to visit local WWII historic sites generating overnight accommodations, meal sales, and guide services. A travel guide is being prepared by the Foundation that will be made available to Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Associations, and others attracting visitors to our area. The Foundation President has formally requested the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission to place plaques and signs on or near WWII facilities enabling the public to find them. He has also contacted ODOT, USFS, State Parks about advertising the 8 WWII sites at rest stops and visitor centers. Deschutes County has more WWII training sites than any other County served by US Highway 97. Deschutes and five other counties were involved in the Oregon Maneuver where 100,000 combat troops trained in the high desert before being deployed overseas. More than 90,000 Combat Engineers were likewise trained at Camp Abbot. As this is the only highway in Oregon honoring Oregon's WWII veterans, the honorific signs will be of significant interest to the media attracting those interested in WWII history and not otherwise familiar with WWII history in Deschutes County. For example, the "World War II in Central Oregon" symposium planned for October 9, 2010 at the Deschutes County Museum will include discussion of local WWII history and the newly dedicated signs. The former WW II display at the Deschutes Historical Museum created by members of the Foundation was the most popular display there. It will be on display again by June 6. Foundation members are involved with the symposium. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. Unlike veterans of subsequent wars, Oregon's WWII veterans (147,000 served, 3,700 perished during WWII, and 36,000 survive today) do not now have a statewide memorial honoring their service and sacrifice. In a bill signing ceremony attended by all County Commissioners on July 15, 2009 at Deschutes County Court House. Governor Kulongoski stated the highway signs honor the States WWII veterans and educate the public about the importance of the contributions of communities along the highways and the highway itself. They and the 1,500 WWII veterans living in Deschutes County are also beneficiaries. All WWII veterans will be invited to the signs dedication ceremony on June 6. The WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY signage is a means of bestowing a long overdue honor to the "Greatest Generation". Younger veterans and the community at large benefit also knowing the highly respected "Greatest Generation" at long last is finally being honored with conspicuous signs near WWII training sites. The public has always had high regard for WWII veterans who are passing away at a rate of 1,000 daily in our nation — almost one every day in Deschutes County. Due to heightened awareness raised by the signs, historians and museums also benefit as travelers, local citizens, and students will now have better sources of information on what happened in Deschutes County during WWII. Much of local WWII history is unknown to the public. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. It the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. The requested $4,600 will be used to purchase 7 WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY signs plus one spare sign from Carlson Sign Co. See attached images of the signs supported by 2 posts. The signs comply with ODOT standards. Those signs will be installed along US Highway 97 near 3 WWII training sites in Deschutes County: Redmond Army Airfield, Bend Airport, Camp Abbot (Sunriver), and one sign near the junction of US 97 and SR 126 in Redmond. The signs will be fabricated and sold to the Foundation at cost by Bend's Carlson Sign Company. The cost to honor the Deschutes County's living WWII veterans is minimal at about $3 per living WWII veteran ($4,600/1,500 veterans). Matching funds donated by the public, veterans, and businesses in Deschutes County will exceed the grant request. They will finance Drilling 14 post holes in hard rock ($200 per hole) $2,800 In Kind donation 14 wood sign posts ($100 per post) 1,400 Attachment hardware ($25 per sign) 175 Installing 7 signs ($150 per sign) 1,050 Designing the signs by Carlson Sign Co. 500 In Kind donation Total: $5,925 Once the 7 signs are dedicated on June 6, 2010, the project is complete except for replacing damaged signs in the future which the Foundation will fund. Through an agreement with ODOT, the Foundation is responsible for maintaining the signs in the future. The Foundation has budgeted for 5 spare signs (1 for Deschutes County) to be stored for future use. Thank you for considering this application. Members of the BEND HEROES FOUNDATION: Dick Tobiason President Erik Tobiason Vice President Lee Flegel Secretary Dennis McMahon Treasurer Bob Maxwell Director Alistair Paterson Director Kip McCormick Director 4 FACT SHEET WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY (US HIGHWAY 97 & SR 126 IN OREGON) A new law resulting from Senate Bill 449 requires Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to install WORLD WAR I1 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY signs near former WWII training sites on US Highway 97 and SR 126. Funding will be provided entirely by veterans, local governments, historical groups, and the public. The Bend based WORLD WAR 11 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY COMMITTEE requested the legislation. The objectives of the new sign program are to honor WWII veterans and inform the traveling public about vital WWII training sites served by two major highways east of the Cascades: US 97 from the Columbia River to the Oregon/California border and State Route 126 from Redmond to Prineville. US 97 is known as The Dalles-California Highway. It is also designated a Blue Star Memorial Highway. Those names are not changed by the new "honorary" designation. Quoting from Governor Kulongoski's press release - "It (the highway) will be a living symbol of our state and our values and honor the service, sacrifice and dedication of Oregon World War 11 veterans This designation honors the Band of Brothers - the trainers, the troops, and all the men and women involved in helping our nation prepare for battle during World War 11,... And it honors the vital role of central Oregon and communities along U.S. 97 where during WW 11 military training sites were established, ensuring our soldiers were adequately prepared." We plan to dedicate 19 signs on Sunday, June 6, 2010 the 66th anniversary of D -Day. We estimate 3,000 of the 30,100 veterans now residing in the six (6) counties served by US 97 and SR 126 are WWII veterans. The signs will be unveiled by WWII veterans and public officials from each area. Details of the dedications will be announced in late April. Following the dedications, we will host a reception at Sunriver Resort's Great Hall to honor WWII veterans and thank project participants and contributors. Below is a list of the eight WWII sites and sign locations. Dick Tobiason, LTC US Army Retired Chairman, WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY Committee 541 388-5591, Cell 5451 390-9932, dtobiason@bendcable.com Bob Maxwell, Vice Chair Lee Flegel, Secretary Erik Tobiason, Treasurer WORLD WAR II VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY WWII TRAINING SITES* CAMP RUFUS, ARMY MADRAS ARMY AIRFIELD REDMOND ARMY AIRFIELD CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING CAMP ABBOT, ARMY MARINE BARRACKS NAVAL AIR STATION SIGN LOCATIONS US 97, BIGGS US 97 & US 26, MADRAS US 97, REDMOND SR 126, PRINEVILLE US 97, BEND US 97, SUNRIVER SR 39, KLAMATH FALLS US 97, KLAMATH FALLS * All military services were involved Prepared by Dick Tobiason 1-18-2010 gtty 2 qtty 2 gtty 2 "gttY 2 WORLD WAR 11 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY ARMY CAMP ABBOT 1942 - 1945 WORLD WAR 11 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING 1942 - 1945 --. SUNRIVER — 4 4' x 8' with 1" border 6" corner radius. 8" tall copy 2' x 8' with 1" border 3" corner radius 8" tall copy --- BEND --- 4' x 8' with 1" border 6" corner radius. 8" tall copy 2' x 8' with 1" border 3" corner radius 6" tall copy ignsCompare File: VeteransH qtty 2 q' 2 gtty 2 WORLD WAR 11 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY US ARMY AIRFIELD 1942 - 1945 r WORLD WAR 11 VETERANS HISTORIC HIGHWAY --- REDMOND --- 4' x 8' with 1" border 6" corner radius. 8" tall copy 2' x 8' with 1" border 3" corner radius 8" tall copy REI OJ JI\J US97&S 12i 4' x 8' with 1" border 6" corner radius. 8" tall copy 75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY --2009 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 449 Sponsored by Senators WHITSETT, FERRIOLI, TELFER, ATKINSON, Representatives ESQUIVEL, GARRARD, GILMAN, HUFFMAN, STIEGLER, WEIDNER, WHISNAiNT; Senators GEORGE, STARR, VERGER, WINTERS, Representatives BOONE, BUCKLEY, D EDWARDS, SCHAUFLER, SHIELDS CHAPTER AN ACT Relating to historic highways. Whereas during World War II U.S. Highway 97 served eight critical World War II military training sites, including Camp Abbot, along its entire length in Oregon from Biggs Junction to Klamath Falls; and Whereas World War II military training sites at Rufus, Madras, Redmond, Prineville, Bend, Sunriver and Klamath Falls on U.S. 97 are not marked by any signs to inform the local population and traveling public of the World War II sites and the vital role U.S. 97 played during World War II; and Whereas the "Oregon Maneuver," the largest military training exercise in the Pacific Northwest during World War II, involving more than 100,000 troops, occurred in six counties served by U.S. 97; and Whereas 10,400 soldiers from the counties served by U.S. 97 served our nation during World War II; and Whereas 261 World War II veterans from the counties served by U.S. 97 made the supreme sacrifice during World War II; and Whereas after World War II, U.S. 97 continued its role as the major north -south route serving the region east of the Cascades and adjacent states; and Whereas Blue Star Memorial Highway signs installed on U.S. 97 after World War 11 honor all members of the Armed Forces who have defended this country; and Whereas Blue Star Memorial Highway signs installed on U.S. 97 do not honor highways and nearby historic.World War II military activities; and Whereas no other highway in Oregon has a bridge named to honor World War II pilot Rex T. Barber, who shot down Admiral Yamamoto, the architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Ilarbor on December 7, 1941; and Whereas no other highway in Oregon serves an active military and civilian airfield named to honor a World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor, Lt. David R. Kingsley; and Whereas U.S. 97 serves Bly, a nearby location that experienced the only fatal casualties in the mainland United States caused by an enemy of the United States of America during World War 11; and Whereas no Oregon highway has been designated to honor regional World War II veterans or inform the public of the historic role a highway played during World War II; and Whereas "World War II Veterans Historic Highway" signs that also include reference to local World War II facilities and dates of operation will help the public locate nearby facilities and mu - Enrolled Senate Bill 449 (SB 449 -INTRO) Page 1 seums displaying local World War II history and more fully appreciate the continuing impact of U.S. 97 on their communities; and Whereas "World War II Veterans Historic Highway" as an honorary designation does not change the existing official names of U.S. 97, "The Dalles-California Highway" and "Blue Star Me- morial Highway"; and Whereas there are no "The Dalles-California Highway" signs on U.S. 97; and Whereas Oregon named I-205 near Portland both a Blue Star Memorial Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway; and Whereas Oregon named State Route 62 "Veterans Memorial Highway"; and Whereas veterans and other groups located along U.S. 97 have offered to pay for installing and maintaining 14 "World War II Veterans Historic Highway" signs to be installed near World War II military facilities on U.S. 97 and Oregon Route 126 near Prineville as honorary designations; now, therefore, Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2009 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 366. SECTION 2. (1)(a) The portion of U.S. Highway 97, known as the Dalles-California High- way, crossing the State of Oregon, beginning at the California state line and ending at the Washington state line, shall also be known as the World War 1I Veterans Historic Highway. (b) The portion of State Highway No. 126 from U.S. 97 to Prineville -Crook County Airport shall be known as the World War Il Veterans Historic Highway. (2) The Department of Transportation shall place and maintain suitable markers along the highways described in this section indicating the designation of each highway as the World War II Veterans Historic Highway and indicating proximity to local World War II military sites. (3)(a) The department may accept moneys from and may enter into agreements with veterans groups to create, install and maintain the markers. (b) The department may not use public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers. Enrolled Senate Bill 449 (SB 449 -INTRO) Page 2 Passed by Senate •i 18, 2009 „La., ry of Senate Passed by Howse kty 28, 2009 President of Senate Speaker of House Received by Governor Approved: :50 10 Z 1 ' bi 2009 {'LJL�� fy,1..41" , 2009 Filed in Office of Secretary of State: Enrolled Senate Bill 449 (SB 449 -INTRO) C .vernor t7 2009 Secretary of State Page 3 Press Release Governor signs bill designating U.S. 97 "World War II Veterans Historic Highway" Designation honors WW II Veterans and communities along US 97 where eight military training sites were located during the war (Bend) - Today Governor Ted Kulongoski was joined by Oregon's only surviving Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in Bend, Oregon to sign Senate Bill 449, which establishes an honorary designation of U.S. Highway 97 and portions of State Highway 126 in Oregon be known as "World War II Veterans Historic Highway". "We are here to celebrate the dedication of a highway that served as a vital link for the men and women of World War II," said Governor Ted Kulongoski. "It will be a living symbol of our state and our values and honor the service, sacrifice and dedication of Oregon World War II veterans." During World War II (WWII), U.S. Highway 97, which runs north -south from Biggs on the Columbia River to the Oregon -California line along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, was used by the U.S. military to strategically position eight military training sites. These sites included U.S. Army Camp Rufus, U.S. Army Air Field Madras, Prineville Civilian Pilot Training, U.S. Army Air Field Redmond, Bend Civilian Pilot Training, U.S. Army Camp Abbot, U.S. Marine Corps Barracks & Hospital Klamath Falls, and Naval Air Station Klamath Falls. "This designation honors the Band of Brothers - the trainers, the troops, and all the men and women involved in helping our nation prepare for battle during World War II," continued the Governor. "And it honors the vital role of central Oregon and communities along U.S. 97 where during WW II military training sites were established, ensuring our soldiers were adequately prepared." The largest military training exercise in the Pacific Northwest during WWII, known as "Oregon Maneuver," involved more than 100,000 citizen -soldiers directly impacting six counties along U.S. 97. Approximately sixteen million Americans served in WWII, including 10,400 Oregonians from the six rural counties along the route. The measure prohibits the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) from using public funds for the installation and maintenance of the markers; however, it allows ODOT to accept moneys and to enter into agreements with veterans and other groups to create, install and maintain the markers. The measure does not change the existing official name, maps, addresses or other designations of U.S. 97. Eleven other states have implemented similar legislation memorializing WWII and Pearl Harbor: California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Contacts: Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169 Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040 Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496