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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Kuri Gill</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Volunteer, Cemetery Workshops <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Scheduled July 20-21 in Burns<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Oregon Heritage, part of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Oregon</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Parks</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Recreation Department, will offer workshops July 20-21 in Burns on strengthening volunteer programs and cemetery maintenance and repair. In conjunction with the workshops, the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will also meet in Burns. All of the events are free and open to the public.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The “Building a Strong Volunteer Program” workshop will be offered from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. July 20 at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce, 484 N. Broadway Ave. Volunteers are helpful workers and great advocates. Workshop participants will learn tips to develop a strong volunteer corps, keep volunteers engaged, and work effectively with volunteers. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">On July 21, Oregon Heritage will be at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Burns</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Cemetery</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> near the intersection of Highways 395 and 20 to lead a cemetery maintenance and repair workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. The free workshop will address marker cleaning, leveling and repair.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m. July 20. Agenda items will include current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. State law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Join the Commission on Historic Cemeteries at 4 p.m. for a tour of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Burns</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Cemetery</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> with the Harney County Historical Society.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Oregon Heritage offers technical support, grants, and other services to organizations working in heritage and historic preservation. Oregon Heritage includes the Commission on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Historic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Cemeteries</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">For more information about these events and Oregon Heritage, contact Kuri Gill at </FONT><A href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@state.or.us"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Kuri.Gill@state.or.us</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> or 503-986-0685.</FONT></P>
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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">Oregon Heritage</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>
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