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<DIV>FYI - I encourage you to read through the draft and provide input! Thanks, Sheri</DIV>
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<DIV> <BR>The Heritage Commission serves as a catalyst and coordinator for more than 1,000 non-profit organizations that gather heritage and make it available to the public,? said commission coordinator Kyle Jansson. The plan's goals link the work of the Heritage Commission and the heritage organizations and initiatives across the state.<BR> <BR>The draft plan focuses on four areas: collections, economic development and tourism, communications, and education.<BR> <BR>The plan was developed after commissioners reviewed four studies, including one by a Legislative Task Force on Heritage Vitality.<BR> <BR>A link to the plan is available at <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> . Comments are requested before Jan. 15. They may be sent to Jansson at <A href="mailto:kyle.jansson@state.or.us">kyle.jansson@state.or.us</A> or to Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem OR<BR>97301-1266.<BR> </DIV>
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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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