[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] La Grande resident appointed to state historic cemeteries commission

[Historic Cemeteries]

OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

   NEWS RELEASE                                                December
19, 2013

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kuri Gill
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at state.or.us

La Grande resident appointed to state historic cemeteries commission
 
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Tim Wood has appointed
Ernest K. Batey of La Grande to the Oregon Commission on Historic
Cemeteries. Batey is a visiting assistant professor in the
Anthropology/Sociology Department at the Eastern Oregon University. 
 
“The commission is pleased to welcome Mr. Batey who brings academic
interest and knowledge in cultural landscapes and mortuary
practices,”said program coordinator Kuri Gill. “In addition, we are
thrilled to have a commissioner in the northeast part of the state.”
 
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 Leamyof
Astoria, Dirk Siedlecki of Jacksonville, and Eirik Thorsgard of Grand
Ronde.
 
For more information about the commission and the historic cemeteries
program visit www.oregonheritage.orgor contact historic cemeteries
program coordinator Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or (503)986-0685.


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