[OR_Archaeology] Historic Cemeteries Commission meets October 14 in Grants Pass

[POULEY John * OPRD]

[bw_shield_wordmark]   OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

     NEWS RELEASE                                                  September 28, 2016



MEDIA CONTACT:
Kuri Gill
Coordinator, Historic Cemeteries Program
503-986-0685; Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>


Historic Cemeteries Commission meets October 14 in Grants Pass

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at 1 p.m. October 14. The commission will visit the Croxton Cemetery at 10 a.m. A public business meeting will begin at 1 p.m.  at the Josephine County Historical Society Museum and Library, 512 SW 5th Street, Grants Pass. Agenda items will include cemetery ownership, historic cemetery grant program, current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. For information visit the historic cemeteries page<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OCHC/Pages/index.aspx> of www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.


State law established the seven-member Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances.



Requests for information about the meeting and accessibility may be made to coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>.



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