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Eastwood IOOF Cemetery in Medford Historic Cemeteries to be topic of Brown Bag Lunch in Pendleton
Historic cemetery advocates can share ideas, concerns and achievements over a brown bag lunch April 6 in Pendleton as the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) continues its outreach effort.

OCHC commissioner Diana LaSarge of Pendleton will represent the seven-member commission at the event, which will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer.

Topics of discussion will include Historic Cemetery Grants, cemetery preservation and the work of the commission. For more information about the event contact Diana LaSarge at 541-429-7215, 541-276-9196, or Dianalasarge@ctuir.org.

Useful Resources
To List a Historic Cemetery
Basic Historic Cemetery Laws
Other Resources
For research, preservation tips and more.
How to Clean Historic Markers
For Operating Cemeteries
Historic Cemetery Highlights
2010 Grant Cycle open!
The DEADLINE for the 2010 Historic Cemeteries Grant cycle is April 19, 2010.
Make you voice heard at the Oregon Heritage Regional Round Ups
Learn about regional resources, make connections with other organizations and be a part of what Oregon Heritage will be.
Call for Papers for Dying to Know
The Clark County Genealogical Society in Vancouver, WA and partners are seeking proposals for the Dying to Know symposium. The deadline for proposals is May 1, 2010. Email dyingtoknow.2010@ymail.com or the CCGS at 360-750-5688 for more information.
Historic Cemetery Designation Signs Available!
A metal, 8x10 inch sign is available to each listed cemetery free of charge. Contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@state.or.us or (503) 986-0685 to get yours.
Featured Cemetery and Grant Projects
 

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