[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Grand Ronde resident appointed to state cemeteries commission

[Historic Cemeteries]

OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
 
     NEWS RELEASE                                                August
28, 2013
 
 
 
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kuri Gill
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at state.or.us
 
Grand Ronde resident appointed to state cemeteries commission
 
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Tim Wood has appointed
Eirik Thorsgard of Grand Ronde to the Oregon Commission on Historic
Cemeteries. Thorsgard is the cultural protection program manager of the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 
 
“The commission is pleased to welcome a member who understands that
there are distinct issues in protecting Tribal burial sites and is aware
of issues related to the cultural resources of native people in Oregon,”
said program Coordinator Kuri Gill. “In addition, his archaeological
experience will help us serve Oregon’s historic cemeteries.”
 
The seven-member Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries supports OPRD
historic cemetery preservation efforts by offering training, educational
resources, coordination and grants. Its other members are Diane Elder of
Paisley, Lurene John of Lebanon, Robert Keeler of Portland, Mike Leamy
of Astoria and Dirk Siedlecki of Jacksonville. For more information
about the commission and the historic cemeteries program visit
www.oregonheritage.org or contact historic cemeteries program
coordinator Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or (503) 986-0685.
 
 
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Kuri Gill
Oregon Heritage
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
www.oregonheritage.org
www.facebook.com/oregonheritage
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/
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