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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">3. Oregon Main Street Conference to be Held in Corvallis<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">4. Support Funding Offered by NWA for Archives Month Activities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">People tend to be aware of where they are stepping when walking in historic cemeteries either out of respect for the deceased or to keep balance on rough ground. Many people, however, tend to overlook caution in how they touch cemetery features. Read more at Oregon Heritage Exchange, <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com/">www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com</A> . <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">A Civil War reenactment will take place Sept. 1 – 3 at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sponsored by the Friends of Old Fort Stevens, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and the Northwest Civil War Council, the annual event boasts nearly 1,000 participants and includes infantry, cavalry and artillery units.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Located at Oregon's only Civil War-era earthen, coastal fortification, the event will feature daily battles with authentic rifles, cannons, uniforms and strategies. Visitors will witness historically accurate camps and see an army surgeon at work. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">For further information, visit www.visitftstevens.com or call (503) 861-1470.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Corvallis, a community that has creatively used heritage to strengthen its economy during the past decade, will host the 2012 Oregon Main Street Conference from Oct. 3 – 5. This year’s conference will include topics for both beginners and those with experience. It will offer proven ideas and strategies for preservation-based revitalization that is relevant to rural, mid-sized and urban communities. The format includes walking tours, lectures, “crash courses” and networking time. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">A model for long-standing revitalization efforts, the results of more than 20 years dedicated effort in Corvallis of using the Main Street Approach® to enhance the downtown core will be visible to conference attendees. There is no place better to experience the conference theme of “The Power of Main Street”. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">“This conference is a great way to look at the ‘big picture’ of downtown revitalization by discovering fresh ideas and learning numerous ways to turn your historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district into a bustling center of activity,” said Sheri Stuart, coordinator of the Oregon Main Street Program.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Main Street Conferences inform and inspire Oregonians involved in downtown revitalization efforts. Attendees include staff and volunteers of organizations focusing on downtown historic preservation and economic development, downtown business and property owners, government leaders and others with an interest in the future of downtown.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">For more information about the Oregon Main Street Conference, visit <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/"><FONT color=#800080>www.oregonheritage.org</FONT></A> or contact Sheri Stuart at (503) 986-0679 or <A href="mailto:sheri.stuart@state.or.us">sheri.stuart@state.or.us</A> . <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">The Northwest Archivists (NWA) is offering $1000 <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>members <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>institutions from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington ($200 <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>per <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>state) <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>support <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>events, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>promotions <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>activities <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>during <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Archives <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Month. Outreach <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>in <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>the <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>form <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>of <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>speakers, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>posters, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>receptions <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>would <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>all <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>qualify <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>support. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A maximum of four applicants per state will receive funds. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The deadline to apply for funding is Aug. 31.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Recipients will receive funding, in the form of reimbursements sent upon the presentation of receipts to the NWA treasurer for expenses directly related to an Archives Month activity. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fund recipients will write a report on their Archives Month activity in the NWA publication “Easy Access”. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Successful applicants will receive notification within two weeks of the application deadline. NWA must receive applications by Aug. 31 and will accept applications postmarked by that date. To learn more and to fill out, print or email an application, visit <A href="http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Resources/Documents/archives_month_form_2012_saveable.pdf"><FONT color=#800080>http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Resources/Documents/archives_month_form_2012_saveable.pdf</FONT></A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">“Historic Preservation 101” will take place from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway, Burns. Offered by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO), the program will give homeowners, commercial developers, and the general public an introduction to the techniques and tools available to preserve Harney County’s historic places. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">Participants will learn about the factors that make a property historically significant, the guidelines suggested for rehabilitating historic buildings, the financial and regulatory incentives that are available for preservation, and an overview of the economic reasons preservation is a good development strategy. In addition to the presentation, HPLO staff will be on hand to discuss specific questions and to learn what preservation solutions Harney County residents can teach the rest of the state. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">For additional information about the program, contact Brandon Spencer-Hartle at (503) 243.1923 or email <A href="mailto:Brandon@HistoricPreservationLeague.org">Brandon@HistoricPreservationLeague.org</A> .<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><BR><BR>-----------------<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com.<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info@state.or.us .<BR></SPAN></BODY></HTML>