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State grants awarded for local park improvements - 07/28/10
Park and recreation facility improvements in 15 Oregon communities will receive a boost from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) 2010 round of state lottery-supported grants.
OPRD announced that it is distributing $1.6 million in matching grants ranging from $18,300 to $253,900. The grants were recently approved by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission based on recommendations from the department's Local Government Advisory Committee.
Large grants for projects in the $50,000-$750,000 cost range will help finance the development of a park in Aumsville and city park improvements in Mill City, Oregon City, Stayton, Hood River, Forest Grove and Gresham. Two others will support a riverfront acquisition by the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District and the rehabilitation of community park facilities in the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.
Small grants totaling $224,059 and ranging from $18,300 to $50,000 will help:
• Renovate a ball field in Ukiah;
• Improve trails in Hubbard and Depoe Bay;
• Replace park restrooms in Ukiah and Dufur;
• Remodel a park restroom in Bandon, and
• Develop a neighborhood park in Salem.
Qualifying project proposals are evaluated using criteria that includes recreation needs identified in the 2008-2012 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and OPRD sustainability guidelines. A full list of the 2010 awards is posted on the program's web page at http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/GRANTS/local.shtml.
OPRD has awarded $49.6 million to help fund nearly 351 projects throughout the state since 1999. ###
(Editors: Charts listing the grants in each category with project descriptions and funding details are attached.)
Park and recreation facility improvements in 15 Oregon communities will receive a boost from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) 2010 round of state lottery-supported grants.
OPRD announced that it is distributing $1.6 million in matching grants ranging from $18,300 to $253,900. The grants were recently approved by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission based on recommendations from the department's Local Government Advisory Committee.
Large grants for projects in the $50,000-$750,000 cost range will help finance the development of a park in Aumsville and city park improvements in Mill City, Oregon City, Stayton, Hood River, Forest Grove and Gresham. Two others will support a riverfront acquisition by the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District and the rehabilitation of community park facilities in the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.
Small grants totaling $224,059 and ranging from $18,300 to $50,000 will help:
• Renovate a ball field in Ukiah;
• Improve trails in Hubbard and Depoe Bay;
• Replace park restrooms in Ukiah and Dufur;
• Remodel a park restroom in Bandon, and
• Develop a neighborhood park in Salem.
Qualifying project proposals are evaluated using criteria that includes recreation needs identified in the 2008-2012 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and OPRD sustainability guidelines. A full list of the 2010 awards is posted on the program's web page at http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/GRANTS/local.shtml.
OPRD has awarded $49.6 million to help fund nearly 351 projects throughout the state since 1999. ###
(Editors: Charts listing the grants in each category with project descriptions and funding details are attached.)
Attached Media Files: 2010-07/1303/37105/LGG_Summary.pdf
State ATV advisory committee meets in Salem Aug. 5 - 07/26/10
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Advisory Committee is seeking public participation in its continuing review of ATV classifications and safety concerns Aug. 5 in Salem.
The committee will meet from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Portland General Electric conference room at 4245 Kale St. NE. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655.
Established by a state law passed in the 2009 Oregon legislative session, the 12-member committee makes recommendations to Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission concerning off-highway vehicle classifications, safety requirements and ATV project grants. ###
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Advisory Committee is seeking public participation in its continuing review of ATV classifications and safety concerns Aug. 5 in Salem.
The committee will meet from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Portland General Electric conference room at 4245 Kale St. NE. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655.
Established by a state law passed in the 2009 Oregon legislative session, the 12-member committee makes recommendations to Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission concerning off-highway vehicle classifications, safety requirements and ATV project grants. ###
John and Karen Poole, recipietns of the 2009 Doug Newman Memorial Award.
Karen and John Poole, devotees to keeping trails in southern Oregon's Cascade Mountains open for year-round recreation, are the recipients of the state's 2009 Doug Newman Memorial Award.
The Poole's, who live in both the Salem area and southern Oregon, received the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) honor at the council's July 16 meeting in Rogue River. They were nominated for the award by area citizens and U.S. Forest Service staff.
Since 2002, the couple has adopted more than 18 miles of trails in the Lake of the Woods area west of Klamath Falls. Award nominators noted that their work, which has occurred above 5,000 feet in dense fir and pine forests, has been constant during snow-free months. "They have been a role model that has spurred other citizens to volunteer their time in maintaining the trails in the area," said ORTAC Chair Chuck Solin of Coburg.
The Doug Newman Memorial Award is a tribute to an avid outdoorsman, author and outdoor writer for the Eugene Register-Guard. Plagued with polio since early childhood, Newman died in 1992.
The Poole's are recipients of the 12th Newman award. The other honorees are Betty Anderson of Klamath Falls, Mark Flint of Molalla, Curtis Hardie of Bend, Mel Huie of Portland, Al LePage of Portland, Jack Remington of Bend, Walt Schroeder of Gold Beach, Art and Maureen Sevigny of Klamath Falls, Lolly Skillman of Medford, Klindt Vielbig of Portland, Barbara Walker of Portland and Terry Wheeler of Molalla. ###
Attached Media Files: John and Karen Poole, recipietns of the 2009 Doug Newman Memorial Award.
Historic Cemeteries Commission holds meeting and workshop in Klamath Falls area - 07/12/10
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet July 16 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Klamath County Museum,1451 Main St in Klamath Falls. Agenda items will include grant reports, current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. The meeting will be followed by a tour of Linkville Cemetery.
On July 17 from 9:00-3:00 p.m., the Commission is offering a Cemetery Preservation Basics workshop at the Fort Klamath Cemetery. Registration is required for the free workshop which will address marker cleaning, leveling and repair.
"The Commission is happy to be in the Klamath Falls area. There are many wonderful historic cemeteries and committed caretakers," noted Kuri Gill, program coordinator. "The Klamath County Museum and Todd Kepple have been a wonderful help - hosting our meeting and connecting us to the Fort Klamath and Linkville Cemeteries."
State law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. More information about commission activities, the meeting and workshop registration may be obtained from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's historic cemeteries program coordinator, Kuri Gill, at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill@state.or.us.
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet July 16 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Klamath County Museum,1451 Main St in Klamath Falls. Agenda items will include grant reports, current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. The meeting will be followed by a tour of Linkville Cemetery.
On July 17 from 9:00-3:00 p.m., the Commission is offering a Cemetery Preservation Basics workshop at the Fort Klamath Cemetery. Registration is required for the free workshop which will address marker cleaning, leveling and repair.
"The Commission is happy to be in the Klamath Falls area. There are many wonderful historic cemeteries and committed caretakers," noted Kuri Gill, program coordinator. "The Klamath County Museum and Todd Kepple have been a wonderful help - hosting our meeting and connecting us to the Fort Klamath and Linkville Cemeteries."
State law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. More information about commission activities, the meeting and workshop registration may be obtained from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's historic cemeteries program coordinator, Kuri Gill, at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill@state.or.us.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission meets in La Pine - 07/08/10
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will meet July 15 at the Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc. office, 16755 Finley Butte Road, in La Pine.
The public business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. after a commission executive session and information workshop. The full agenda is posted at www.oregon.gov/OPRD/documents/2010.7_COM_July_draft_Agenda.pdf.
Given specific authority to establish policy and adopt rules for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the commission also approves property acquisitions for state parks, and sets fees for the use of park facilities. Its seven members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655. ###
(EDITORS NOTE: Meeting agenda attached for your convenience.)
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will meet July 15 at the Midstate Electric Cooperative, Inc. office, 16755 Finley Butte Road, in La Pine.
The public business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. after a commission executive session and information workshop. The full agenda is posted at www.oregon.gov/OPRD/documents/2010.7_COM_July_draft_Agenda.pdf.
Given specific authority to establish policy and adopt rules for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the commission also approves property acquisitions for state parks, and sets fees for the use of park facilities. Its seven members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655. ###
(EDITORS NOTE: Meeting agenda attached for your convenience.)
Attached Media Files: 2010-07/1303/36633/July_draft_Agenda.doc
Time change: Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council meeting in southern Oregon - 07/07/10
The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) will meet July 16 in Rogue River to explore local, non-motorized trail plans and initiatives.
Southern Oregon trail providers and advocates will give presentations at the meeting, which will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Rogue River Fire District Office, 5474 N. River Road. The council will invite citizen comments at 1:30 p.m.
ORTAC members will tour local trail projects on both July 16 and July 17.
The State Legislature established the council in 1971 to advise the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and to promote non-motorized trail recreation and development in Oregon. The seven-member council includes volunteer representatives from each of Oregon's five congressional districts. Members are appointed by the Oregon Park and Recreation Commission.
The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655. ###
The Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) will meet July 16 in Rogue River to explore local, non-motorized trail plans and initiatives.
Southern Oregon trail providers and advocates will give presentations at the meeting, which will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Rogue River Fire District Office, 5474 N. River Road. The council will invite citizen comments at 1:30 p.m.
ORTAC members will tour local trail projects on both July 16 and July 17.
The State Legislature established the council in 1971 to advise the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and to promote non-motorized trail recreation and development in Oregon. The seven-member council includes volunteer representatives from each of Oregon's five congressional districts. Members are appointed by the Oregon Park and Recreation Commission.
The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by calling 503-986-0655. ###
Historic Silver Falls Days observes park's past - 07/01/10
Silver Falls State Park will celebrate its colorful past with a new event—Historic Silver Falls Days, July 10-11.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, replaces a park tradition called Al Fausett Days, a celebration of the daredevil's canoe trip over South Falls in 1928. The new event will observe a wider range of park history, dating to the site's use by area tribes and recalling its logging history.
Exhibits will include displays of antique logging tools, demonstrations of everyday pioneer life and an antique car display with references to when some area visitors pushed old cars over the falls for entertainment in the 1920s. A schedule of event activities and more information is available online at www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php.
Children can join in old-fashioned games commemorating 1880s life in historic Silver Falls City. Visitors also can buy tickets to race miniature canoes in observance of Fausett's exploit. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Friends of Silver Falls, co-sponsors of Historic Silver Falls Days and supporters of the park's interpretive and educational programs.
Admission to event activities is free, but a park day-use parking pass is required. A one-day pass can be purchased at the park for $5. Longer-term 12 and 24-month passes also will be honored. ###
Silver Falls State Park will celebrate its colorful past with a new event—Historic Silver Falls Days, July 10-11.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, replaces a park tradition called Al Fausett Days, a celebration of the daredevil's canoe trip over South Falls in 1928. The new event will observe a wider range of park history, dating to the site's use by area tribes and recalling its logging history.
Exhibits will include displays of antique logging tools, demonstrations of everyday pioneer life and an antique car display with references to when some area visitors pushed old cars over the falls for entertainment in the 1920s. A schedule of event activities and more information is available online at www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php.
Children can join in old-fashioned games commemorating 1880s life in historic Silver Falls City. Visitors also can buy tickets to race miniature canoes in observance of Fausett's exploit. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Friends of Silver Falls, co-sponsors of Historic Silver Falls Days and supporters of the park's interpretive and educational programs.
Admission to event activities is free, but a park day-use parking pass is required. A one-day pass can be purchased at the park for $5. Longer-term 12 and 24-month passes also will be honored. ###