[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] July full of Historic Cemetery Events

[Historic Cemeteries]

1.       TWO MARKER REPAIR WORKSHOPS

2.       CONVERSATION ON THE FUTURE OF OREGON'S CEMETERIES

3.       CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING

4.       WWI COMMEMORATION IN JACKSONVILLE


TWO MARKER REPAIR WORKSHOPS
July 11, 9am-3pm  - Merrill, OR
FREE workshop on cleaning stones and restoring leaning and collapsed monuments. Pre-registration is required. Contact Polly Tickner at polly at tickners.net<mailto:polly at tickners.net> 541-205-8285. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Klamath County and Merrill Historical Societies, the Merrill Cemetery Association and the City of Merrill.

July 26, 9am-3:30pm - Toledo, OR
FREE workshop on monument assessment, cleaning, leveling and repairing. Contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685. The workshop is hosted by the Toledo Cemetery and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.

THE FUTURE OF OREGON CEMETERIES CONVERSATION
July 25, 1pm-5pm - Newport, OR
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is happy to be joining the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board for a conversation about the future of Oregon's cemeteries. Both boards have noticed a trend of the increasing difficulty of getting new volunteers step in and help keep up the continuity of non-profit and often rural cemeteries--whether a non-operating pioneer cemetery, or a small operating one.  With the high cremation rates in the Northwest, even the for-profit operating cemeteries are facing concerns of increasing operating costs for ongoing maintenance without the same level of new burials and revenue coming in as before.  We want to compare notes on these trends and any others identified by the community.  And then discuss what roll-if any-the public sector (either of our boards, or other state, county or city) should have in addressing these trends, or, simply in helping if and when a particular cemetery becomes abandoned. Melisa McDonald of Metro will be facilitating this very special session.


Please call or email Carla to RSVP for the afternoon session ASAP.  971.673.1507 or Carla.Knapp at state.or.us<mailto:Carla.Knapp at state.or.us>. The OMCB will hold its meeting regular meeting on July 24 at 1:00pm. The meeting will be at the Hallmark Inn.

OREGON COMMISSION ON HISTORIC CEMETERIES (OCHC) MEETING
July 25, 9am - noon
OCHC will hold its regular meeting at the Hallmark Inn. The commission will discuss position papers, technical information, trainings, and other cemetery issues. Public is invited to attend and offer comments.

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, the meeting and workshop may be obtained from Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill at state.or.us<mailto:Kuri.Gill at state.or.us>.

WWI COMMEMORATION AT JACKSONVILLE CEMETERY
July 28, 10am

The Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery are holding a Day of Remembrance in the Jacksonville Cemetery in recognition and observance of the 100th Anniversary of the start of WWI (July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918).

This special memorial service to honor all who served our country and remembering those around the world who lost their lives during this "war to end all wars". There will be speakers, a prayer service, poems, music and the names of those 73 WWI Veterans resting in the cemetery will be read aloud. Visit http://www.friendsjvillecemetery.org/ for more information.



Kuri Gill

NOTE: My email address has changed!

Oregon Heritage
Grants & Outreach Coordinator
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, OR 97301
www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage<http://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>
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