[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-07-30

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Oregon Heritage News 2021-07-30

In this issue:

  *   Aumsville Corn Festival designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition
  *   Shuttered Venues Operators Grant and PPP updates
  *   OHA recommends universal mask use for all public indoor settings
  *   Oregon Main Street releases Donor Guide
  *   Oregon Cultural Trust Heritage & Preservation "Listening Session" Monday, August 2, 11-12:30 pm

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Aumsville Corn Festival designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition

The Aumsville Corn Festival, a long-standing Oregon event, marks its upcoming 53rd year with an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation by the Oregon Heritage Commission.

The Corn Festival is the 26th event in Oregon to be designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam -up in Brooks, Oregon State Fair, Medford's Pear Blossom Festival, the Pendleton Round-Up, and the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana.

"The designation recognizes those traditions that have been ongoing for 50 years or more and that add to the livability and identity of the state," said Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator. "The Aumsville Corn Festival preserves the agricultural heritage of the area in a time where agriculture is evolving and diversifying. It's a great family event that has opportunities for all that attend, from the community and tourists to the area."

The festival began in 1968 with a group of Aumsville residents who organized a corn feed at the local park. In 1969 they added a parade, sack races and other games, and gave away hot buttered corn. These elements still remain with the addition of selling additional corn, adding booth and entertainment, contests, and more. The event is free to attend and attendance is estimated by how many pounds of corn is sold/given away each year. The corn is locally grown with the city contracting with a farmer in January to grow corn specifically for the festival in August.

The city was still able to keep the tradition going last summer during the pandemic by having drive through corn giveaways. This year they plan to proceed with events on August 21 and you can find the schedule of events by visiting https://www.aumsville.us/events/page/corn-festival-information.

An Oregon Heritage Tradition must have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrate a public profile and reputation that distinguishes it from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state. A list of Tradition designations is available at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/pages/oht.aspx.

A Commissioner will be presenting the designation to the Aumsville City Council on August 9. The Oregon Heritage Commission coordinates efforts to solve statewide heritage issues through grants, education, and advocacy, and also promotes heritage tourism efforts. Learn more about the Commission and its efforts by visiting www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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Shuttered Venues Operators Grant and PPP updates

SBA created a streamlined PPP Forgiveness Portal<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/gram-direct-forgiveness-portal/59xjdf/804973046?h=KyughLNxjhPr_0CFS-wrOf-nG7b-wawv8YU1XyRUioc> for borrowers with individual Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less to submit simple forgiveness applications directly to SBA, as long as your specific lender participates in the program. The portal opens on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. As a reminder, all PPP borrowers are required to submit forgiveness applications within 10 months of the last day of your covered period in order to convert your loan to a grant that does not need to be paid back. For loans above $150,000, you will need to submit your forgiveness application directly to your bank lender.

SBA issued a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) press release<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/ators-grants-over-10000-venues/59xjdc/804973046?h=KyughLNxjhPr_0CFS-wrOf-nG7b-wawv8YU1XyRUioc> this week to commemorate an important milestone. As of this week, over $7.5 billion has been awarded to more than 10,000 performing arts organizations, museums, movie theaters, theater producers, and talent representatives across the country. SBA is still processing first round awards, but they have assured applicants that they will have enough to also fund second round "supplemental" grants. Once SBA finishes processing all first round awards and requests for higher award reconsiderations and appeals of those who were declined, they will begin the supplemental phase.

     *   SVOG Public Program Report as of 7-26-21<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/perators-grant-program-reports/59xjdk/804973046?h=KyughLNxjhPr_0CFS-wrOf-nG7b-wawv8YU1XyRUioc>
     *   SVOG Public Data Report of Grantees as of 7-26-21<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/dataset-svog/59xjdm/804973046?h=KyughLNxjhPr_0CFS-wrOf-nG7b-wawv8YU1XyRUioc>
     *   SVOG FAQs as of 7-22-21<http://go.pardot.com/e/565082/red-venue-operators-grant-svog/59xjdp/804973046?h=KyughLNxjhPr_0CFS-wrOf-nG7b-wawv8YU1XyRUioc> on program guidance and the process for appealing and requesting reconsideration of a higher award amount.
     *   Upcoming Timeline
        *   Finish asap reviewing, awarding/declining, and disbursing funds to first round applicants who applied by June 26, 2021.
        *   Appeals process window will open August 2-16, 2021. This is by SBA email invitation only.
        *   Reconsideration process window will open August 4-18, 2021 to allow applicants that have been invited by the SBA to request a higher award amount if they believe the SBA has made an error.
        *   SVOG portal for NEW applications will close by mid-to-late August. No specific date provided.
        *   SVOG Supplemental process will begin on August 23, 2021.
        *   SVOG will process all new applications that were submitted after June 26, 2021 on a first-come, first served basis, if funds are still available.

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OHA recommends universal mask use for all public indoor settings

In responses to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority today is recommending universal mask use in public indoor settings throughout the state to protect Oregonians from COVID-19.

"Today's reported sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in Oregon are sobering reminders that the pandemic is not over, especially for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated," said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist and state health officer.

"The highly contagious Delta variant has increased tenfold in the past two weeks in Oregon, and it is now estimated to be associated with 80% of the new cases in Oregon. The use of face masks provides significant protection for individuals who are unvaccinated as well as an additional level protection from a small but known risk of infection by the virus for persons who have already been vaccinated."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who are vaccinated with currently available vaccines are protected from the virus and the circulating variants, including the Delta variant that is now seen in the majority of Oregon's new cases.

OHA's recommendation aligns with the CDC's new guidance issued today that everyone, including fully vaccinated persons, wear a mask in public indoor settings. OHA's recommendation applies statewide, and not just areas with higher infections and high transmission, as cases have increased across the state in recent weeks due to the Delta variant.

OHA is continuing to call on local community and public health leaders, and businesses, to encourage vaccination and masking to prevent new outbreaks in areas of substantial and high transmission.

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Oregon Main Street Releases Donor Guide

Oregon Main Street updated a membership guide to include other donation mechanisms. While it was created for Oregon Main Street organizations, much of the information can be applied to all heritage nonprofits so we here at Oregon heritage encourage you to check it out here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/MainStreetWorkbookTurningSupportersIntoDonors.pdf>.

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Oregon Cultural Trust Heritage & Preservation "Listening Session" Monday, August 2, 11-12:30 pm

You are invited to a listening session hosted by the Trust specifically for our Heritage and Preservation organizations. As part of a strategic planning process this summer, both the Cultural Trust and Arts Commission are actively scheduling listening sessions with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. We recognize and value the essential role that your organizations play in providing access to Oregon's heritage, hard work towards preservation efforts, and connecting Oregonians with cultural activities in every corner of the state!

Access your Eventbrite tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-trust-heritage-preservation-listening-session-tickets-164559228081

As a preview, here are the questions we'll be asking:

1. Given the major impact of the pandemic, and now recovery, what are your organization's top priorities, challenges and potential opportunities?
2. How might the Cultural Trust better support you and your organization/sector?
3. What does equity mean to you, your community and your sector?
4. Based on your knowledge of the needs of your constituents, how can the Cultural Trust best support these needs?

Thank you in advance for making some time to spend with us- it has been a tough 500+ days. Your work has unequivocally supported the heritage and preservation sector's future. We wish to check in, hear how you are doing, and work with you to keep your cultural community strong!

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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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