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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED TO PRESERVE OREGON’S HISTORY AT THE MAY 12 CEMETERY CLEANUP DAY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Oregon’s historic cemeteries are sites of great cultural value. Discover and preserve the state’s history by joining us on May 12! Volunteers will be removing invasive weeds, planting native
flowers, removing litter, cleaning headstones, and more depending on the event location. No experience is necessary; all training will be provided. May is a big month for our historic cemeteries, please look in your local cemetery to help maintain it, learn
its history and join in Memorial Day activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">There are over a dozen sites in as many counties to choose from. With Memorial Day coming up, these cemeteries will be host to many visitors and they need your help to prepare. To choose
from a list of events, go to <a href="file:///C:\Users\krisc\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\OXWL29RQ\solveoregon.org\Oregon-historic-cemetery-cleanup">
<span style="color:blue">solveoregon.org/Oregon-historic-cemetery-cleanups</span></a> or call 503-844-9571.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Cemeteries still in need of volunteers include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005PzV5UAK"><span style="color:blue">GOOD ENDINGS at the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery</span></a> - Coos Bay, Coos County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002IAprUAG"><span style="color:blue">Zion Memorial Park Marker Cleaning Event</span></a> - Canby, Clackamas County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002IQsNUAW"><span style="color:blue">Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery Spring Cleanup</span></a> - Milwaukie, Clackamas County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005SNouUAG"><span style="color:blue">Deadwood Pioneer Cemetery Spring Cleanup</span></a> - Deadwood, Lane County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002IGvwUAG"><span style="color:blue">Albany Masonic Cemetery Cleanup</span></a> - Albany, Linn County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005Q6yJUAS"><span style="color:blue">Miller Cemetery Cleanup</span></a> - Millersburg, Linn County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005SOjjUAG"><span style="color:blue">Brooks Catholic Cemetery Cleanup</span></a> - Salem, Marion County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002INlFUAW"><span style="color:blue">Nehalem American Legion Cemetery Cleanup Event</span></a> - Nehalem, Tillamook County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002I8QLUA0"><span style="color:blue">Middleton Pioneer Cemetery Cleanup</span></a> - Sherwood, Washington County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002IQwhUAG"><span style="color:blue">Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery Cleanup Day</span></a> - Newberg, Yamhill County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000002HkvGUAS"><span style="color:blue">Rock Point Pioneer Cemetery Annual Cleanup</span></a> - Gold Hill, Jackson County (May 19)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000AP4IuUAL"><span style="color:blue">Harrison Cemetery Cleanup</span></a> - Cornelius, Washington County (May 26)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries and SOLVE are partnering to organize this statewide day of service to improve our historic cemeteries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">About the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries: Established in 1999, the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) consists of seven citizens with broad knowledge of the issues
relating to the preservation, restoration, upkeep and advocacy for historic burial sites and their importance in Oregon history. The OCHC coordinates the restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">About SOLVE: SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission <i>to bring Oregonians together to</i> <i>improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship</i>.
We are dedicated to developing relationships among different groups, individuals, and businesses in pursuit of a common goal: to protect and preserve the places that make up our uniquely beautiful home. SOLVE mobilizes one of Oregon’s largest volunteer networks
to clean up our beaches, parks, neighborhoods, and other natural spaces through litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, planting native trees and shrubs, and other environmental projects. We annually support nearly 30,000 volunteers in 900 projects throughout
the state. Visit <a href="file:///C:\Users\krisc\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\OXWL29RQ\solveoregon.org">
<span style="color:blue">solveoregon.org</span></a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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