The Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund awarded $140,772.33 to Mendocino County agencies this year. All eight applicants were awarded funds, according to David Grim of the Mendocino County Executive Office. “Historically most of the money goes to the fire districts,” Grim said. The Mendocino County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee determines how local money is distributed. The committee is comprised of officials from around Mendocino County. Willits City Councilmen Ron Orenstein and Larry Stranske are the two local representatives on the committee. “We’re very pleased that funds will go toward a variety of activities to assist communities affected by gaming,” said…