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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SOLVE supports historic cemeteries spring cleanup events<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) are partnering up again to support Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup days.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you support a historic cemetery or know folks who do, there is help for your cleanup day! If you are hosting a cleanup day April 11 – May 27, 2025, or would like to, you are encouraged to register your activity for the event<b>
</b>by contacting Estrella Valdez at <a href="mailto:estrella@solveoregon.org">estrella@solveoregon.org</a> or 971-346-2708.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SOLVE offers several resources to cemeteries that are registered for the event:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Free supplies like litter bags, gloves, safety vests and first aid kits.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Volunteer recruitment tools including event flyer templates, online registration, and promotion.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Liability coverage and waivers.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Funding options for tools, plants, and disposal costs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Advice on native plant species to plant for lower maintenance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Project planning assistance.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, OCHC and SOLVE will offer two free webinar workshop on how to work with SOLVE and host a successful clean-up.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">January 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufuGhpzsrGNQ30yEdBJvxKEeeR179Trid">
register</a> for access information. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">February 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocu6vrzsvHtYyaTsbTLZRYBjKmcYIdaZZ">
register</a> for access information.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><o:p> </o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">OCHC has many online resources including the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB13_how_to_organize_cleanup_day.pdf">
<i>How to Organize a Cemetery Clean Up Day</i></a> Oregon Heritage Bulletin. For general cleanup day information visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">OCHC was established in 1999; its seven members coordinate the restoration and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide and advocate for the importance of preserving Oregon’s historic burial sites.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission “<i>to bring Oregonians together to</i><i> </i><b>improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship</b><i>.</i>” Visit
<a href="file:///C:/Users/krisc/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/OXWL29RQ/solveoregon.org">
solveoregon.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Visit <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact
<a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov">Kuri Gill</a> 503-383-6787 for additional information.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#385623">Kuri Gill </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#385623">Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#385623">Oregon Historic Cemeteries Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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