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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Oregon Heritage is launching a recognition program to recognize and support communities that embrace and promote their heritage resources. By participating, communities will be able to safeguard important elements of the past, advance both “quality of life” and economic objectives, and enhance their unique community character.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">“Many communities are already doing great work with their heritage resources,” says Roger Roper, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. “We hope the program will raise public awareness about communities that already recognize the value of local heritage, encourage collaboration among heritage organizations and projects, and increase community access to resources.” </FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The Oregon Heritage All-Star Community program has three main goals: educate communities about the full spectrum of cultural heritage; encourage communities to expand, strengthen and coordinate their participation in cultural heritage; and recognize communities that reach an exemplary level of participation.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">In order to qualify, a community must meet at least 15 of 20 criteria related to heritage resources. The selected communities will receive signage, a certificate, a special designation on the Travel Oregon web site, use of a logo, and Heritage All-Star Community Leadership Services – technical support, workshops and tools. Communities that meet at least 10 of the criteria may also submit an application of interest to obtain additional support in achieving additional criteria to qualify.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Oregon Heritage, which includes the State Historic Preservation Office, the Oregon Heritage Commission, and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, is located in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Oregon</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Parks</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Recreation Department. For more information about the Oregon Heritage All-Star Community program and the application process, visit </FONT><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/"><FONT color=#800080 size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.oregonheritage.org</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> or contact Kuri Gill at </FONT><A href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@state.or.us"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Kuri.Gill@state.or.us</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> or 503-986-0685. </FONT></P>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></DIV>
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<DIV><EM>Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.</EM></DIV>
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