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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News 2025-02-14<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National Park Service Lists Dr. Edward and Anne McLean House in West Linn, Clackamas County in the National Register
of Historic Places<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2025 Oregon Main Street Conference – Call for session proposals<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Legislative update<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Impact Reports for Oregon’s heritage sector<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE supports historic cemeteries spring cleanup events<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February is Library Lovers’ Month!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Samurai in the Oregon Sky</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> receives educational
distribution<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">***********************</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National Park Service Lists Dr. Edward and Anne McLean House in West Linn, Clackamas County in the National Register of Historic Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Dr. Edward and Anne McLean House is among Oregon's latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon's State Advisory Committee on Historic
Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their October 2024 meeting for its significant association with the development of a very early prepaid healthcare organization designed to serve local millworkers and their families during the Great Depression,
as well as for its architectural merit. The National Park Service, which maintains the National Register of Historic Places, accepted this nomination in late January 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Located on the southern bank of the Willamette River in West Linn's Bolton Neighborhood, the McLean House was designed and constructed by the Henderson-Bankus Company
for Dr. Edward and Anne McLean in 1927. The house exhibits a modified or eclectic Colonial Revival style with its symmetrical side-gabled form, original multilight wood windows, entry portico, and English Cottage-style rolled-edge roof. The interior retains
many original features including walnut baseboards and trim, oak flooring, a primary staircase with turned balusters, and a fireplace with classical pilasters, entablature, and glazed tile surround.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">While notable for its design, the McLean House is also significant for its association with the Physicians' Association of Clackamas County (PACC), a very early
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) using the prepaid medical care foundation model. Dr. Edward McLean, working from his home office, collaborated with Dr. William O. Steele, and Dr. John ("Jack") G. P. Cleland to develop the organization between 1932 and
1938, in the depths of the Great Depression. Their mission was to provide healthcare coverage that was high quality, affordable, and designed to fit the needs of area residents--many of them millworkers and their families--as well as physicians. The PACC was
unique for its time, and it has since proved to be a national model for improving healthcare delivery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The McLean House has been owned by the City of West Linn since 1969, and in addition to its recent listing in the National Register of Historic Places, it is also
listed on the West Linn Historic Inventory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Properties listed in the
National Register are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Recognized as significant to the nation, state, or community;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Considered in the planning of federal or federally-assisted projects;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Eligible for federal tax benefits;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Qualify for historic preservation grants when funds are available;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Eligible for leniency in meeting certain building code requirements;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Subject to local laws pertaining to the conservation and protection of historic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">State law in Oregon requires local governments to offer a minimal level of protection for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places; the decisions
about how to accomplish that goal reside with local governments, which also have the authority to create and regulate local historic districts and landmarks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">More information about the National Register and recent Oregon listings are online at
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">oregonheritage.org</a> (under the heading "Designate").<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">***********************</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2025 Oregon Main Street Conference – Call for session proposals<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Main Street (OMS) is now accepting session proposals for Oregon’s premier downtown conference in 2025.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Main Street is calling for sessions ranging from 45 to 90 minutes for new and established downtown programs. This year's theme, "Dedicated to the Long Game,"
will enlighten attendees on the power of a creating a vision for how the community would like your downtown to look, feel, and function, and then keeping focused over the long term. Main Street organizations often experience many ups and downs as you work
toward achieving your vision, but through dedicated efforts of local leaders, partners, and volunteers, Main Streets are ideally positioned to seize opportunities as they arise and to work steadfastly in improving and enhancing the function, use, and experiences
by bringing the community together to live, work, invest, and play.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OMS encourages submissions highlighting the importance of developing a vision and strategic direction for downtown to guide any changes that will enhance and sustain
downtown’s vitality. This includes investing in creating a sustainable organization, engaging all members of the community, inspiring people to contribute time and resources, working incrementally, communicating progress, being flexible – essentially all the
things to build a structure to support efforts over the long haul. Proposals can be reflective of any of the four points of the Main Street Approach which are Design, Organization, Promotion, and Economic Vitality. OMS strives to provide content at all learning
levels including newer to advanced communities and share perspectives and success stories from urban districts to small towns and rural Main Streets. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sessions at the conference are scheduled for Thursday, October 9, and Friday, October 10. The schedule is determined by balancing topics and target audiences. Please
make sure you are available on these dates before submitting.<br>
<br>
<b>Conference Logistics Information:</b><br>
Location: Albany, Oregon; various venues<br>
Dates: October 8<sup>th</sup> – 10<sup>th</sup>, with sessions occurring the 9<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup>
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Conference Webpage: <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsconference.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/omsconference.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Interested in submitting a proposal?</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<br>
<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mmk_qnz6tEegzqWYytFhz4r7Z5pSkUdHn0mSpus1wWRUOUlDUjQ3QjVPMEhYUDRENktYNkxRWENNVS4u">Fill out the form linked here.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NOTE: If you have an idea but don’t want to organize an entire session, please fill out this form and submit your idea. OMS may combine your presentation with
others to create a session.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Legislative Update<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session began in January. Below are some bills of interest to the heritage sector. To learn more about the 2025 Legislative Session, how
a bill becomes a law, or to follow bills of interest visit <a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3191">HB3191</a>: Appropriates moneys to support arts and cultural organizations in Oregon.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3190">HB3190</a>: Limits the property tax special assessment program for historic property
to commercial property. Makes other structural changes to the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3048">HB3048</a>: Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study arts and
culture in this state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB602">SB602</a>: Establishes the Nonprofit Organization Advisory Council within the Oregon
Department of Administrative Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Impact Reports for Oregon’s heritage sector<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Economic_Impact_Report_web.pdf">Economic Impacts and Value of Oregon's Heritage Organizations and Events Report</a>
& <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Econ_Impact_Comm_tool_web.pdf">
Communication Tool </a>(2022)<br>
A report and messaging guide commissioned by the Oregon Heritage Commission to help organizations communicate the value of heritage organizations and Heritage Tradition Events on Oregon's economy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2022OMS_Impact_Report.pdf">Impact of Oregon's Main Streets Report</a> (2022)<br>
This report shares the story of how the Oregon Main Street Network strengthens community networks, bolsters the economy, generates state and local tax revenue, and fosters social connections across the state. The report includes the economic, fiscal, and community
impacts of the key programmatic efforts of Oregon’s Main Streets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Value%20of%20Cultural%20Heritage%20in%20Disaster%20Resilience%20Report%20and%20Messaging%20Guide%20FINAL.pdf">Value
of Heritage in Disaster Resilience Report and Messaging Guide (2021)</a><br>
A report and messaging guide commissioned by the Oregon Heritage Commission to help heritage professionals and historic property stewards communicate the necessity of heritage-based disaster planning before disaster strikes, as well as the important role heritage
can play in community disaster recovery. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HeritageValueVolunteers_Report.pdf">The Value of Oregon Heritage Organizaitons' Volunteers: An Oregon Heritage
Commission Volunteer Study (2020)</a><br>
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HertiageValueVolunteers_Summary.pdf">The Value of Oregon Heritage Organizations' Volunteer Study Summary (2020)</a><br>
This study explores the value of heritage organizations through the volunteer experience. Volunteers support these organizations with hundreds of thousands of hours of time, in turn the experience great community connection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025JanuaryMainStreetGrantResults.pdf">Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Impact 2023 Summary</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/OCT-Impacts-Executive-Summary_2018-05.pdf">Impacts of the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Cultural Tax Credit</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/news/Pages/-Study-shows-Oregon%E2%80%99s-arts-and-culture-industry-generated-$829-million-in-economic-impact-in-FY2022-.aspx">Arts
& Economic Prosperity 6</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE supports historic cemeteries spring cleanup events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) are partnering up again to support Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you support a historic cemetery or know folks who do, there is help for your cleanup day! If you are hosting a cleanup day April 11 – May 27, 2025, or would
like to, you are encouraged to register your activity for the event<b> </b>by contacting Estrella Valdez at
<a href="mailto:estrella@solveoregon.org">estrella@solveoregon.org</a> or 971-346-2708.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sign up now to start promoting your event. And check out the
<a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/">Oregon Heritage Exchange</a> article to see the benefits of the partnership!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE offers several resources to cemeteries that are registered for the event:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Free supplies like litter bags, gloves, safety vests and first aid kits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Volunteer recruitment tools including event flyer templates, online registration, and promotion.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Liability coverage and waivers.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding options for tools, plants, and disposal costs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Advice on native plant species to plant for lower maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project planning assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition, OCHC and SOLVE will offer two free webinar workshop on how to work with SOLVE and host a successful clean-up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocu6vrzsvHtYyaTsbTLZRYBjKmcYIdaZZ">
register</a> for access information.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OCHC has many online resources including the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB13_how_to_organize_cleanup_day.pdf">
<i>How to Organize a Cemetery Clean Up Day</i></a> Oregon Heritage Bulletin. For general cleanup day information visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OCHC was established in 1999; its seven members coordinate the restoration and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide and advocate for the importance of preserving Oregon’s historic burial
sites.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission “<i>to bring Oregonians together to </i><b>improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship</b><i>.</i>” Visit
<a href="file:///C:/Users/krisc/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/OXWL29RQ/solveoregon.org">
solveoregon.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Visit <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">
www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact <a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov">
Kuri Gill</a> 503-383-6787 for additional information. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February is Library Lovers’ Month!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Libraries Databases |</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Did you know by virtue of living in Oregon you have access to some
databases that are traditionally pay-to-play? Visit: <a href="https://www.galepages.com/oregon_pages">
Libraries of Oregon</a> page at Gale to use this resource.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Need Reference Support?</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Even if the library is closed, you can get research and reference support
from<a href="https://answerland.org/"> Answerland</a>. Just ask this 24/7 librarian chat service to get the help you need.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Digital Partnerships for Heritage</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> | Did you know that the State Library of Oregon and Washington
State Library alongside Oregon Heritage collaborate to host <a href="https://www.northwestdigitalheritage.org/s/nwdh/page/home">
Northwest Digital Heritage</a>. This digital repository of Northwest collections just passed 1 million records!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/mentorcorps.aspx#lending"><b>MentorCorps “Library of Things”</b></a> | Internally at Heritage, MentorCorps hosts
a free library of useful tools for heritage work like light meters, dataloggers, a HEPA vacuum and more.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/06/26/a-library-basement-is-a-magical-place/"><b>Libraries are Grant Eligible Too</b></a> |Oregon Heritage
Grant applications open August 2025, but its never too early to prepare. Check out previous awardees and older grant guidelines
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/grants.aspx#seven">here.</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Samurai in the Oregon Sky</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> receives educational distribution<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The award-winning documentary film
<i>Samurai in the Oregon Sky</i> recently received educational distribution through
<a href="https://www.newday.com/films/samurai-in-the-oregon-sky">New Day Films</a> and is available to license for viewing in classrooms, museums, libraries, and other non-profits. It is also available to stream on
<a href="https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/samurai-oregon-sky?frontend=kui">Kanopy’s educational platform for schools</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The film tells the little-known story of Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita, who conducted the only manned aerial bombings of the U.S. mainland during WWII, on the southern
Oregon coast. Years later, he met and peacefully reconciled with the American civilians who lived in the area. As we approach the 80<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the end of WWII, the film offers students and communities the opportunity to explore WWII and
post-war reconciliation from a local perspective. <i>Samurai in the Oregon Sky</i> is the recipient of an Oregon Heritage grant.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please
<a href="https://www.samuraiintheoregonsky.com/contact">contact the filmmaker</a> with any questions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Follow us on Facebook at @oregonheritage, on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/" target="_blank">
LinkedIn</a>, on the <a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">
Oregon Heritage Exchange blog</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank">www.oregonheritage.org</a>. The news editor can be contacted at
<a href="mailto:heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov" target="_blank">heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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