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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>1. Cemeteries Commission seeks member applications</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>2. Day-long Chautauqua set for Sept. 22 at Hanley Farm</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on">3. Computerized Trail</st1:place> game becomes real Sept. 29</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>4. Diary writing contest to begin in October</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p>CEMETERIES COMMISSION SEEKS MEMBER APPLICATIONS</o:p></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p>The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking a volunteer to fill the position of a commissioner who recently fulfilled her term of service. <BR> <BR>In 1999 the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, made up of seven citizens, was empowered by the legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in Oregon; to make recommendations for funding, obtain grants funding, seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries, and to assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.</o:p></P><o:p>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><BR>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. The Commissioners are also asked to provide informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time.<BR> <BR>The commission is particularly seeking a representative from the Willamette Valley area of the state, but all are encouraged to apply. Apply before Oct. 5. For more information on the program visit <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A>. For more information or to apply to serve, contact Kuri Gill at <A href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@state.or.us">Kuri.Gill@state.or.us</A> or (503) 986-0685.<BR> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>DAY-LONG CHAUTAUQUA SET FOR SEPT 22 AT HANLEY FARM</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>The Southern Oregon Historical Society will host its first Chautauqua from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 22 at Hanley Farm, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1053 Hanley Road</st1:address></st1:Street>, between Central Point and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Jacksonville</st1:City></st1:place>. Referred to by President Theodore Roosevelt as “the most American Thing in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>,” the Chautauqua is a celebration of education, oratory, music, drama, art, and variety. </P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>The Chautauqua will feature speakers and performers from <st1:City w:st="on">Ashland</st1:City> to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Portland</st1:City></st1:place>, including Steven Holgate, a nationally recognized actor will portray Abraham Lincoln, who will speak about westward expansion and other relevant topics. Lynn Schonchin, a Klamath historian and former tribal chairman, will portray Captain Jack and discuss the Modoc War. Presenting with him will be Kami Horton, the producer of Oregon Public Broadcasting's program about the war.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>In addition to the presentations, the Chautauqua event will feature a variety of children’s activities including interactive historical presentations about Abraham Lincoln and storytelling. The Civil War Society will be encamped on site.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For further information, visit <A href="http://www.sohs.org/">www.sohs.org</A> or call (545) 773-6536.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on">COMPUTERIZED TRAIL</st1:place> GAME BECOMES REAL SEPT. 29</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>The Oregon Trail computer game comes to life during Oregon Trail Live starting at noon Sept. 29 at the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem. During the event, teams of four will face challenges like hunting, grave digging, caulking and floating their wagons and carrying 200 pounds of meat. The event also includes a “Grueling Pace Challenge” for those who wish to get a taste of the punishing physicality that results from walking across the country.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>A hoe down celebration will take place after the <st1:place w:st="on">Oregon Trail</st1:place> challenge. </P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Registration begins at noon, with challenge activity starting at 1 p.m. For further information, visit <A href="http://www.oregontraillive.com/">www.oregontraillive.com</A> or call (503) 585-7012.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>DIARY WRITING CONTEST TO BEGIN IN OCTOBER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>The <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oregon</st1:place></st1:State> Historical Society is conducting a diary writing contest with a George Himes Prize for the Best Diary or <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Journal</st1:PersonName>. Coinciding with <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Portland</st1:City></st1:place>’s Wordstock festival, OHS will offer two prizes for the best journals or diaries written over a period of 10 months.</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>The contest honors George H. Himes (1844 – 1940), the first curator of OHS, who wrote daily diaries as a teenager in the 1850s and kept them up until his death. His diaries are among those preserved in the OHS Library, along with the diaries and journals hundreds of other writers. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>The contest will include junior and adult categories. Winning writers will publicly read selections from their work. All journals and diaries submitted will become part of the library collections at the Oregon Historical Society and preserved as part of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>’s historical record.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: PalatinoLinotype-Roman">Visit <A href="http://www.ohs.org/research/library/diary-contest.cfm">www.ohs.org/research/library/diary-contest.cfm</A> f</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>or </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: PalatinoLinotype-Roman">contest rules and submission forms. </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: PalatinoLinotype-Roman"> For more information, contact the OHS Research Library at </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: PalatinoLinotype-Roman">libreference@ohs.org </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: PalatinoLinotype-Roman">or (503) 306-5240.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>-----------------<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 .</SPAN></BODY></HTML>