[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2016-04-19

Tue Apr 19 10:31:30 PDT 2016

In this issue:
1. Heritage, historic cemeteries boards meet May 4 in Salem
2. Historic trails council to meet April 24 in Redmond

HERITAGE, HISTORIC CEMETERIES BOARDS MEET MAY 4 IN SALEM

Two state heritage boards will meet May 4 in in the Oregon State Capitol during the Oregon Heritage Conference.

The Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at 9 a.m. in separate rooms. The Heritage Commission will be in Room 243 and the Historic Cemeteries Commission will be in Room 257. Their meetings are open to the public and their agendas include opportunities for public comment. Meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 503-986-0690.

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The Oregon Heritage Commission agenda include consideration of an Oregon Heritage Tradition nomination, adoption of bylaws, and other heritage topics.

The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. For more information, contact coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or kyle.jansson at oregon.gov .

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The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries agenda includes a legislative update, planning of future events, and other topics related to historic cemeteries.

State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. More information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oregon.gov

For more information about both commissions, visit www.oregonheritage.org

HISTORIC TRAILS COUNCIL TO MEET APRIL 24 IN REDMOND

The Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council will hold its spring meeting in Redmond at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 24.

The meeting will be in the Conference Room at the Super 8 Motel at 3629 SW 21st PL, Redmond.   The motel's telephone number:  541 548 8881

This meeting is free and open to the public and there is no charge for attending.

In 1998, the Governor established OHTAC to oversee and provide advice on Oregon's 16 historic trails. The Council is made up of nine governor-appointed volunteer-citizens working together to advise the Governor and to locate, preserve and encourage the use of these historic trails by Oregonians and visitors to our state. The Council meets three times a year to explore at least one of the designated historic trails. Guided by local residents and/or public agency experts, the Council members evaluate and record trail conditions and discuss opportunities for the marking, interpretation and protection of the trails.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>

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