[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] State historic cemeteries commission seeks new members

Tue Nov 10 14:45:36 PST 2015

I hope you will let your candidates know the importance of your organization in Mt. View's case.  The county founder's head stones were chipping away and looked awful, but we could not justify the resources to repair them ahead of such things as regular lawn care and desperately needed pruning of the old white oaks that were falling down at an alarming rate.  With your help, we were able to repair the stones and preserve the trees with the resources we saved.  Meanwhile, TLC was researching Tony Goldwyn's ancestors and discovered that they were buried on our property.  One of Mr. Goldwyn's grand parents wrote the screen play to Gone with the Wind, the grandson of our county's father, who was buried on our property.  I can't imagine how disappointed the producers and Mr. Goldwyn would have been had they come to the location to find that the community had left such important monuments to decay.  Instead, he was moved by the care we had taken and an incredible Oregon story was broadcast nationally and around the world.  Thank you again. 

     On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:24 PM, GILL Kuri * OPRD <Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> wrote:

OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT         NEWS RELEASE                                                 November 10, 2015          MEDIA CONTACT: Kuri Gill Coordinator, Historic Cemeteries Program 503-986-0685 Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov          State historic cemeteries commission seeks new members    The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking volunteers to fill open positions representing northeastern Oregon, southern Oregon and the greater Portland area.    The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is comprised of seven citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in Oregon; make recommendations for funding; obtain grants funding; seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries; and assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.    The Commission is seeking members with knowledge related to cemeteries, historic preservation, genealogy, cultural and burial practices of ethnic groups found in Oregon, archaeology, landscaping and native plants, and history.    The group meets four times per year in changing locations around the state. There may be an occasional additional meeting for extra projects, programs and grant selection. Commissioners are also asked to provide informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time.    The commission is particularly seeking a representative from the northeast and southern parts of the state and the greater Portland area, but all are encouraged to apply. Please apply before December 20, 2015.    More information about the Historic Cemeteries program is available online atwww.oregonheritage.org . To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to commission coordinator Kuri Gill atKuri.Gill at oregon.gov. Please include your reasons for wanting to serve on the commission, any skills or knowledge you will bring to its work, and ideas or goals you have for your participation. If you have further questions please email Kuri Gill or call at 503-986-0685.    ###       Kuri Gill    NOTE: My email address has changed!    Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator 503-986-0685 Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov 725 Summer St NE, Ste C Salem, OR 97301 www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ - Blog    
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