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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">1. All-Star Community Program Application Updated<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">2. NMAI Curatorial Residency Application Deadline Oct. 31<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">3. Applications Available for Battlefield Preservation Grants<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Garamond">ALL-STAR COMMUNITY PROGRAM APPLICATION UPDATED<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The application for the Oregon Heritage All-Star Community program has been updated and is now available online at <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/COMM/Pages/awards.aspx">www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/COMM/Pages/awards.aspx</A>. <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The National Museum of the American Indian is seeking applicants for a one-year paid residency for entry-level Native American museum professionals interested in pursuing museum careers or those early in established careers who feel they would benefit from a residency at NMAI. First round applications are due Oct. 31. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The residency may extend into a second year based upon exemplary performance. A successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the museum profession through academic preparation, experience with paid or volunteer work at museums or community cultural centers, experience with exhibitions and/or collections research, and/or a track record of community-based scholarship. The Curatorial Resident will join the staff of NMAI’s Museum Scholarship group and receive an assignment to exhibition development and/or collections research projects under the supervision of NMAI staff of the Museum Scholarship Group. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The successful candidate will receive notification by Nov. 16 and should expect to begin their residency in early 2013. Send applications to Patricia Scott, Cultural Resources Center, 4220<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746-2863.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To learn more, visit <A href="http://nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/about/NMAI-Curatorial-Residency.pdf"><FONT color=#800080>http://nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/about/NMAI-Curatorial-Residency.pdf</FONT></A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) is now accepting applications for Battlefield Preservation Grants. Eligible organizations include Non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state and tribal governments. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Types of eligible projects include archeology, cultural landscape inventories, cultural resource documentation, GIS mapping, National Register nominations and preservation plans. Project funding ranges from $5,000 - $75,000. For further information, visit <A href="http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp">www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp</A> or contact Kristen McMasters at (202)354-2037.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The History of Medicine in Oregon project launched a website recently. The side provides a glimpse into the changes in the practice of medicine in Oregon from the time Native Americans applied their traditional healing methods to the sick and wounded through today’s highly specialized and intensely technological scientific approach to medical care. The Oregon Medical Education Foundation and its partners formed the History of Medicine in Oregon project to collect, preserve, and interpret a documentary record of the practice of health care in this state. Learn more by visiting <A href="http://historyofmedicine.org/">http://historyofmedicine.org</A> </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">The Preservation Green Lab has released a study titled, “Saving Windows, Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Retrofit and Replacement”. This study compared retrofit and replacement options for older wood windows and finds retrofit measures can achieve performance results comparable to new replacement windows.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Furthermore, almost every retrofit option offers a better return on Investment than replacement windows. To read the study and learn more, visit <A href="http://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/sustainable-communities/sustainability/green-lab/saving-windows-saving-money/">http://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/sustainable-communities/sustainability/green-lab/saving-windows-saving-money</A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Albany: The Monteith Historical Society will convert Albany’s vintage trolley into the Trolley of Terror for hourly tours at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Oct. 20, 26, and 27. Draped in black the trolley will feature guides telling about strange happenings and ghost sightings around town. Tours begin at the Oregon Electric Railway depot, 133 5th Ave SE.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For further information call (541) 979-9108. To make reservations, call (541) 928-0911.<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma">Troutdale: Presented by Darrell Jabin will present “History of Amusement Parks in Oregon” beginning at 6:30, Oct. 30 at McMenamins Edgefield Power Station Theater, 2126 SW Halsey St. At this Oregon Encyclopedia History Night learn about the history </SPAN>of amusement parks and how they evolved into the entertainment attractions we enjoy today. Jabin’s talk includes photographs and video footage of little-known amusement parks such as Council Crest Park and Lotus Isle. Take a ride on an entertaining and informative journey through more than half a dozen historic and current amusement parks in Oregon. Visit <A href="http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/">www.oregonencyclopedia.org</A> for further information. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 4.95pt">Portland: A screening of Michael O’Rourkes documentary, “Roll on Columbia: Woody Guthrie and the Columbia River Songs” will take place at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3 at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. The presentation includes an interview with Bill Murlin on his discovery of Guthrie’s lost songs. The documentary unfolds as <SPAN style="COLOR: black">Guthrie achieves national prominence and the zenith of his career, just a few years before he heard about Bonneville Power’s need for a songwriter to produce material for a film on the development of the Columbia River hydro-system and the BPA’s mission of encouraging public power.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His month-long Portland employment resulted in the most productive time of his career, and yielded some of his best known songs including “Roll on Columbia” and “Pastures of Plenty”. For further information, visit <A href="http://www.reed.edu/parents/pfwschedule.html"><FONT color=#800080>www.reed.edu/parents/pfwschedule.html</FONT></A> or email radioman@aol.com.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><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>