[OMS_MANAGERS] All the best for a happy New Year

[Ginger Casto]

And you!!  You are the GLUE!!  Thank you for your dedication, passion and
creativity!!  It keeps the inspiration alive!
Happy New Year Sheri!!
Ginger

Ginger Casto
Executive Director
Lakeview Community Partnership
Cell 541-944-8176


On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 9:28 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov>
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> As I sit down to write this message this morning, I am filled with hope
> for the New Year. I have been reading the annual reports as they come in.
> While many acknowledge the challenges they have faced, the overriding tone
> is one of positivity about what has been accomplished. I am reading stories
> of how communities have come together to support downtown, local
> businesses, and each other. We have mourned both the community loss of a
> favorite business as well as the personal loss of beloved friends or family
> members, including for me the loss of my mother. Through all this, we have
> demonstrated amazing resiliency and creativity. In the face of business
> loss, we see new entrepreneurs choosing our downtowns as a place to set up
> shop. We see property owners choosing now as the time to invest in building
> improvements. We see local governments quickly approving uses of public
> spaces and deploying financial assistance in support of downtown
> businesses. We see events being re-imagined to follow safety guidelines
> while sharing the joy of our communities. We see barriers breaking down and
> new partnerships being formed. We see our Network coming together and
> sharing information, supporting each other, and lifting each of us up. We
> see our amazing executive directors giving so generously of their time and
> hearts on behalf of the community. My thanks to each and everyone of you
> for all the good you do and the difference you are making.
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> All the best for a Happy New Year.
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> With my deepest gratitude,
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> Sheri
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> *Sheri Stuart **(she, her, hers) *| Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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> Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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> Desk: (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
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> www.oregonmainstreet.org
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> 725 Summer St NE, Ste C
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> Salem, Oregon 97301
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