[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2018-07-13

Fri Jul 13 14:26:09 PDT 2018

In this issue:
1. Oregon Heritage Commission meets July 29-30 in Astoria
2. Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features upper floor housing project in Downtown Reedsport
3. Grants awarded for historic properties and archaeology projects throughout the state
4. Do you use the Online Connecting to Collections Community? Take their survey!
5. Free AIC Managing Moisture in Preservation webinar series
6. Two Oregon Advocacy Commission meetings in July

OREGON HERITAGE COMMISSION TO MEET JULY 29-30 IN ASTORIA

On July 29, Commissioners will gather at 12:30 p.m. to tour heritage efforts at the Astoria Column, Liberty Theatre, and Lewis & Clark National Park.

On July 30, a public business meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Columbia River Maritime Museum conference room located at 1792 Marine Dr., Astoria 97103. The agenda includes proposals for designating Oregon Heritage Traditions, reports on commission programs, a report on the Cultural Trust Impact Study, and a proposal for FY19 Cultural Trust Funds.

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.

Commission meetings are open to the public and their agendas include opportunities for public comment. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986?0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For more information and accessibility needs, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or contact Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator Beth Dehn at 503-986-0696 or Beth.Dehn at oregon.gov<mailto:Beth.Dehn at oregon.gov>.

OREGON HERITAGE EXCHANGE FEATURES UPPER FLOOR HOUSING PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN REEDSPORT

Last year was the first year of awarding for the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Reedsport Main Street was awarded a grant to rehabilitate five upstairs apartments in the Burdick building downtown. Bringing apartments into Downtown would increase the number of people who would shop in local stores and eat and drink at local restaurants. Read more about the project and the impact it has had on Reedsport's Downtown by visiting here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/07/13/upper-floor-housing-sparks-investment-in-downtown-reedsport/>.

GRANTS AWARDED FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 13 grants totaling $206,000 for historic properties and archaeology projects. Five of the grants were awarded in the Diamonds in the Rough category. This grant funds façade enhancements that restore the historic character of the property. The other 8 grants were in the Preserving Oregon category for properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and for archaeology projects.
Funded projects:

-          Façade restoration grants in Astoria, Cottage Grove, Dallas, Lebanon, and The Dalles.

-          An archaeology project in Lincoln City.

-           Preservation of nine historic properties in Astoria, Creswell, Clackamas County, Deschutes County, Linn County, Portland, and Stayton.

These grants are approved by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, a nine-member group that reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The members are professionally recognized in the fields of history, architecture, archaeology and other related disciplines.
For more information about the grant program, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.

DO YOU USE THE ONLINE CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS COMMUNITY? TAKE THEIR SURVEY!

The online Connecting to Collections Care community is looking to improve their offerings and services. They want to hear from those that have used it to learn what you like and what they can do better.

We know your time is valuable, so as a small token of appreciation for your time and insights, we'll select three survey respondents to receive a free registration for a Connecting to Collections Care course (a $149 value), a new initiative of the program. Courses will  allow for more in-depth examination of collections care issues vis multi-webinar series dedicated to a single topic.

Click the link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2C-5

MANAGING MOISTURE WEBINAR SERIES

"Mechanical Control of Moisture in Cultural Heritage Settings"
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT Presenter: Jeremy Linden
Register here: www.tinyurl.com/managingmoisture2<http://www.tinyurl.com/managingmoisture2>

Many institutions use some level of mechanical intervention to control relative humidity and moisture contents in interior preservation environments. This session will explore various types of mechanical intervention, including stand- alone equipment and mechanical dehumidification and humidification, as well as the appropriate use and applications of different types of equipment and systems in different settings. Discussion will include risks to building structures, setting appropriate goals in different climate zones, and considerations for disaster response and recovery.

TWO OREGON ADVOCACY COMMISSION MEETINGS IN JULY

Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA)
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The meeting will cover Commissioners' reports, and other subjects of interest to the Commission.

Public may attend the meeting at:     Oregon State Bar, Sandy Room, 16037 SW Upper Boone's Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97224

Guest speakers:
·       Chi Nguyen, Interim Executive Director, APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon) (INVITED)
·       Robin Ye, Lead Political Organizer, APANO (INVITED)

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Please contact Nancy Kramer about this or any other questions at (503) 302-9725 or contact nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov>.

Oregon Commission for Women (OCFW)
Friday, July 20th, 2018
12 pm to 3 pm

The meeting will cover OCFW officer elections, Commissioner reports and other items of interest to the Oregon Commission for Women.

Public may attend the meeting at:     State Office Building in Portland, 800 NE Oregon Street, Room 612, Portland, OR 97232

Guest speaker:
·       Melissa Erlbaum, Executive Director, Clackamas Women's Services

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance.  Contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725 with any questions or requests.

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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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