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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk30685277"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:red">NOTE: This message was posted on an open listserv, if you reply it will go to everyone on the list.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277"><b>Historic cemeteries commission to meet; advises caution following fires<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">The <b>Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries</b> will meet by conference call at 1 p.m. on October 23. Its agenda includes fire response, a position paper on the Confederate flags in historic cemeteries,
and a fire response update. The meeting is open to the public and the </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020OctoberConfCallOCHCagenda.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">agenda</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">
includes how to access the teleconference and the opportunity for public comment.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">As crews are gaining more control over Oregon$B!G(Bs recent wildfires, people are beginning to access the burned areas. The commission urges caution when accessing cemeteries impacted by fire.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Only cemetery authorities should access the cemetery, and they should wait for permission from local emergency agencies. Follow any professional guidance on appropriate
protective wear.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Cemeteries should post signs and attempt to limit access as much as possible until safety assessments are complete.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">When allowed, the cemeteries should assess safety.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Ground is disturbed by burned roots, shifting rocks, use a stick to test the stability of primary walking paths. And be aware monuments and other features may be less
stable.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Monuments, including stone, mortar and epoxies, will be altered depending on the heat and duration of the fire. These can be permanent changes. Stones will be more
fragile and must be treated with care. Again, warnings of instability are important to convey. Also, people will want to clean monuments, post notices requesting they ask permission and receive training before doing any cleaning. Damaged memorials will be
more susceptible to damage from abrasive and chemical treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Look for dangerous trees and other overhead debris and address them before you allow public access. Seek professional advice to preserve historic trees and plantings.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">The commission is also currently seeking to fill two positions, one from the coast and one from central Oregon. The commissioners serve four years and support the work of people preserving Oregon$B!G(Bs
historic cemeteries. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">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. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at
</span><a href="mailto:kuri.gill@oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">kuri.gill@oregon.gov</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">.
</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling (503) 986$B!>(B0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit
</span><a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">www.oregonheritage.org</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk30685277">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228">Kuri Gill </span>
</b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#4F6228">(she, her, hers) </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">| Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:3.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Desk: (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Salem, Oregon 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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