<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">My family loves to visit historic cemeteries and we have family buried at Riverside in Albany. I got on this list years ago just because I was interested in what’s going on with them, but I’m not active. My daughter is in high school and needs a project— she’s genuinely interested, has time and it would look great on her college applications. Does anyone have an idea that we could tackle? We live in West Linn but are interested in Riverside in Albany as well.<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">One thing that is of particular interest is coming up with a plan that would allow people to volunteer in their own time. It’d be great if people could go to a spot and work whenever they have time. I follow the Good Cemeterian and I’m inspired to clean graves but don’t want to break the rules. Does anyone have thoughts related to this? Some way to encourage good work in a safe way?</div><div class=""><br class=""><div class="">Thanks!<br class=""><div class="">
<div>Marti Long</div><div>(Pronouns: she/her/hers)</div><div><a href="mailto:sethandmarti@comcast.net" class="">sethandmarti@comcast.net</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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<div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Feb 1, 2021, at 9:00 AM, Judy Goldmann <<a href="mailto:gate736@gmail.com" class="">gate736@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; float: none; display: inline !important;" class="">Harrison Cemetery is listed as a Historic Cemetery in Washington County. Thank you for your attention. </span><div class="" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Judy Goldmann, Board Member<br class=""><div class=""><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Feb 1, 2021, at 8:52 AM, Sharon Umpleby <<a href="mailto:sharon@umpleby.us" class="">sharon@umpleby.us</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="">Good morning Kuri,</div><div class="">Thank you for the information regarding grants. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=""></div><div class="">North Powder Cemetery Maintenance District has a small building project that could fit into some of the categories you mentioned.</div><div class="">Could you please confirm that we are a qualifying "Historic Cemetery" - we did receive a grant from you 10 or more years ago, so I believe that we do qualify, but would appreciate confirmation before I apply.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thank you again,</div><div class="">Sharon Umpleby</div><div class="">Bookkeeper etc.!!<br class=""></div></div><br class=""><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 7:17 AM GILL Kuri * OPRD via HistoricCemeteries <<a href="mailto:historiccemeteries@omls.oregon.gov" class="">historiccemeteries@omls.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br class=""></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;"><div lang="EN-US" class=""><div class="gmail-m_8104387237783716457WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OCHC" target="_blank" class="">Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annual<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six" target="_blank" class="">grants</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries. Projects funded in the past include marker repair workshops, fencing, signs, interpretive panels and brochures, security lighting, access improvements, records management, and more.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Awards typically range between $1,000 and $8,000, but have been higher. Anyone may apply for a grant. Projects must be related to historic cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Recent projects include marker repair and workshops in several cemeteries, installations of signs and informational kiosks, a preservation plan, and a fence replacement.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">“Our goal is to preserve Oregon’s historic cemeteries and offer support throughout the application process,” said historic cemeteries program coordinator Kuri Gill. Past awards include projects in in Clackamas, Clasp, Columbia, Josephine, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Sherman, Union, and Yamhill Counties.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">The online grant application is simple to use and includes plenty of support. A free, online workshop specific to this grant and how to use the online grant application system will be offered March 4, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuqvrjMsH9xAzmlZXdY7KJ0kfkCEQx7Q" target="_blank" class="">required</a>. Recorded trainings and tips are also<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#one" target="_blank" class="">online</a>.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">State law established the seven-member historic cemeteries 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. These grants support the goals of the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2018preservationplan.pdf" target="_blank" class="">Oregon Historic Preservation Plan</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf" target="_blank" class="">Oregon Heritage Plan</a>. To learn more about the grants or workshops visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank" class="">www.oregonheritage.org</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or contact Kuri Gill at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov" target="_blank" class="">Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or 503-986-0685.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;">###<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><table width="625" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="" style="width: 468.75pt; border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td width="81" class="" style="width: 60.85pt; padding: 0in 0.05in 0in 0.7pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span id="cid:1775e8071fa4cff311" class=""><image001.png></span><span class="" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p></td><td width="544" class="" style="width: 407.9pt; padding: 0in 0.05in 0in 0.7pt;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(79, 98, 40); letter-spacing: 2pt;"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(79, 98, 40);">Kuri Gill<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><b class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(79, 98, 40);">(she, her, hers)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">| Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator</span><b class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(79, 98, 40);"><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 3pt; color: rgb(166, 166, 166);">___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">Desk: (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">Salem, Oregon 97301<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; color: gray;">Visit our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank" class=""><span class="" style="color: blue;">website</span></a>, Like us on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage" target="_blank" class=""><span class="" style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></a>, Visit our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" class=""><span class="" style="color: blue;">Blog</span></a>, Join the Oregon Heritage News<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage" target="_blank" class=""><span class="" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">e-news</span></a>.</span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></div></body></html>