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<DIV>Two state commissions will meet later this month in Salem in conjunction with the joint Oregon Heritage Conference/Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting. Both meetings are open to the public.</DIV>
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<DIV>The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at 1 p.m. April 25 in Room 124 of the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE. Agenda items will include legislative issues, current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. </DIV>
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<DIV>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 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: <A href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@state.or.us">Kuri.Gill@state.or.us</A>.</DIV>
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<DIV>The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet at 9 a.m. April 26 in the Board Room of the Oregon Department of Education, 255 Capitol St. NE. Agenda items include issues related to Oregon heritage sites, organizations and activities.</DIV>
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<DIV>The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity.</DIV>
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<DIV>More information about the Heritage Commission is available at <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> or by contacting Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673.</DIV>
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<DIV>The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by call 503-986-0690. <BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Kuri Gill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Heritage Grants and Outreach Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">Salem, OR 97301-1266</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0685</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0793 (fax)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>