[HistoricCemeteries] Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries meets in Portland Area

[Kuri Gill]

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet October 23 from
1-5 p.m. at the Milwaukie Community Club 10666 SE 42nd Ave, Milwaukie. 

Agenda items will include legislative issues, current projects and
upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments.
Commissioners will be available following the meeting to walk people
through the new annual reporting possibilities for nonprofits
maintaining historic cemeteries. 

State law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing
of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public
education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain
financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and
maintaining their appearances. More information about commission
activities and the July 24 meeting may be obtained from the Oregon Parks
and Recreation Department’s historic cemeteries program coordinator,
Kuri Gill, at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill at state.or.us.



Kuri Gill
Historic Cemeteries Program  & CLG Coordinator
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
 
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