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Waynesville student asks town to endorse Medford grant for Helene Flood Memorial
Summary
Josie Ostendorf, a Tuscola High School senior, asked the Town of Waynesville to endorse a Medford Foundation grant to fund landscaping and a public sculpture at the Helene Flood Memorial located at the Waynesville Fire Department; she described a $20,000 fundraising effort and an 8‑by‑4‑foot metal sculpture.
Josie Ostendorf, a senior at Tuscola High School, asked the Town of Waynesville on the meeting agenda to endorse a Medford Foundation grant to pay for landscaping and beautification at the Helene Flood Memorial at the Waynesville Fire Department.
"My name is Josie Ostendorf, and I am a senior at Tuscola High School," Ostendorf said, identifying herself as co‑lead of the Tuscola Impact You Club. She said the club is spearheading a $20,000 fundraising campaign to commission a public art piece to be located at the fire station.
The proposed sculpture, Ostendorf said, is being made by local metal artist "Grama Cathy" and will be about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, depicting hands emerging from rushing water to symbolize community resilience after the flood. Ostendorf thanked Fire Chief Mahaffey and the Waynesville Public Art Commission for their support and endorsement.
The presentation included a brief technical issue with the audio; the transcript does not record a formal vote or final endorsement on the Medford grant request in the excerpt provided. The item remained on the agenda for consideration at the meeting.
