Vol. 1, Issue 1

Capitol Events

Building Tours January 2 to November 22 Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Mid-Valley Political Cartoon Exhibit February 7 to March 9 Cherry Blossom Day Sure to Wow in 2017 The third annual Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol is going to be Speaker Series spectacular! The State Capitol Foundation received a TOT Senator Mae Yih (Transient Occupancy Tax) Grant from the City of Salem to put on March 9 | Noon the event Saturday, March 18. To kick off the festivities there will be a 5K run around the Capitol Mall in the morning, followed with the Governor entertainment line up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Like last year, there will be March 23 | Noon educational booths, samples, activities, dancing, music, demonstrations, Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: kiteCherry flying, Blossom and more! Day is a tribute to the importance of the cherry Cherry Blossom Day at the industry in Oregon, to the cherry trees in bloom on the Capitol Mall, and Capitol March 18 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. toThis the year influence we have of alsothe Japanese submitted culture a bill toin theOregon. Oregon Legislature to Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: Asian and Pacific Islander onofficially the chance recognize to coordinate the third efforts.Saturday The of SalemMarch Theatre as Cherry Network Blossom will Day. Day at the Capitol beDue hosting to the popularitythe Cherry ofBlossom the event, Theatre organizations Festival, which in Salem will are run jumping March May 20 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 17-19. The Salem Public Library will be having a recipe series that willfocuses be hosting on hanami, a Kimono the Japanese Exhibit picnicfrom February usually enjoyed through under March, the and the flowering sakura (cherry blossom trees.) Salem Multicultural Institute All exhibits and events are free and open to the public. organizationWe look forward will tobe seeing participating how the in increased our Saturday participation event as well.and infusion For more information, visit of grant money helps bolster tourism to the area during the event. Put it on your calendar! We hope to see you there. www.oregoncapitol.com. For more information closer to the event, check out the Cherry Blossom Facebook event page or visit www.oregoncapitol.com. Vision At Your Service The vision of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation is to create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational A Message from the Chair opportunities. by Joan Plank, OSCF Chair Board of Directors Unexpected winter weather caused quite a frenzy this winter with Chair school delays and closures, snow days for local businesses, and Kim Duncan, Vice-Chair Joan Plank, Hon. Jane Cease rescheduled (and rescheduled again) business meetings. Fortunately, Fred Neal, Secretary Bruce Bishop, Treasurer Herb Colomb the Oregon State Capitol Foundation remained active through it all. Rep. Brian Clem GinnyDan Jarman Lang The Board welcomed Sen. Chuck Thomsen, Dan Jarman, and Judy Hall Bruce Bishop as new directors in October. Bruce began serving as Sen. Annette Price Sen.Rep. ArnieJohn Huffman Roblan EdHon. Schoaps Anthony Meeker OSCF Treasurer and Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee in Sen. Chuck Thomsen January. Gerry Thompson Frankie Bell FredHon. VanNattaNorm Smith The Foundation is thrilled about $50 million that has been granted to Hon. Jason Atkinson Capitol renovations. We will keep you apprised of the use of these funds through CAMS project updates (see page 3). EmeritusJulia Brim-Edwards Members Hon. Gary Wilhelms We are excited to offer you an unprecedented opportunity to own Chair historically significant Senate and House desk chairs. A request form Hon. Verne Duncan, Hon. is available on page 11 and online at oregoncapitolfoundation.org/ Special Events Committee historic-chair-sale/. Proceeds from the sale will benefit all who visit our Volunteers beloved Capitol. Glenda Nabors

We are proud to announce the Oregon State Capitol Foundation Lora Howden Speakers Series. We hope you enjoyed Feb. presentations and History/Volunteers Sherry Chandler book signings by Jane Kirkpatrick and RC Marlen. Sen. Mae Yih and Gov. Barbara Roberts will conclude the series in March. More information available on page 5. Click the events tab at Staff www.oregoncapitol.com for calendar of upcoming events at your Capitol. StacyDaron Nalley, Hill, Legislative Visitor Services Administrator Staff If you’ve recently visited the House of Representatives you may have Nick Herrera, Legislative Administration noticed the new piano in the chamber. More projects are coming soon, OSCFJuliene Administration Popinga, Visitor Services Manager including a project to install missing county pavers (see page 9) and Lisa Van a memorial to honor Claire Phillips who won the Medal of Freedom Laureal Williams for her actions during WWII. Visit www.oregoncapitolfoundation.org ChristinaGenoa Ingram Korkow for information about the Foundation’s many projects and Jessica Carpenter accomplishments. We couldn’t do it without your support. Contact Us The Hello Again! Social was a huge success this year thanks to the PO Box 13472 Salem, OR 97309 volunteers of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and our generous PHONE: 503-363-1859 sponsors including Presenting Sponsor The Capitol Club and Gold EMAIL: [email protected] Sponsor WalMart Inc. For a list of event contributors see page 8. WEB: oregoncapitolfoundation.org Rep. Vic Gilliam resigned from the Legislature and the Oregon State Capitol Foundation board in January. We extend a heartfelt thanks to The Oregon State Capitol is a treasure to Rep. Gilliam for his service on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. We be safeguarded. The Oregon State Capitol will greatly miss his dedication to the vision of the Foundation and his Foundation (OSCF) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the State Capitol and the shared presence at the Capitol. heritage that it represents for all Oregonians. Thanks to you, friends of the Capitol, for your continued support. We The Oregon State Capitol Foundation is a 501(c) hope you will continue to generously share your ideas, volunteer time, and financial assistance again this year. Donations made to the OSCF are tax deductible. (3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID 20-5164853. 2 CAMS Project Update Rediscovering Our Past Project Progress Biographies of the men and women As we start off the 2017 Legislative Session, the Capitol who shaped Oregon’s history Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project team is beginning regular newsletters to building occupants about Visitors to the House and Senate chambers may gaze up and the CAMS project progress and activities. The CAMS Team is ponder the significance of the 158 names of men and women also working to get a website up for easy online reference; on the friezes near the ceilings of the two-story chambers. expect to hear more about that in the near future. Each of these individuals played an important role in shaping Oregon’s history, including Seth Lewelling. We are The CAMS Team has been busy moving several building excited to share Seth’s story as told in the book “Capitol occupants to new locations. These relocations, some of Names Individuals Woven Into Oregon’s History”. which are temporary, will ultimately provide space needed for new stairwells at the North (Court Street) entry. If you are looking for Legislative Revenue Office, they will be Seth Lewelling located in Room 354 for the duration of Session. Oregon A pioneer orchardist, Lewelling developed several varieties State Police has a temporary location in Room 143, while of fruit, including Bing, Black Republican and Lincoln the adjacent space is being made ready for their new cherries. permanent office. Information Services, including the Help Desk, is now consolidated in Room 40. The Oregonian has moved one door north from their previous location, to toHis Oregon brother, by Henderson wagon in 1847, Luelling establishing (the brothers an orchard spelled at their Room 42. last names differently) had brought fruit trees from Iowa

The design team is continuing work on construction Milwaukie. Seth and another brother, John, crossed the documents for OSP’s and LRO’s permanent spaces. They are plains in 1850 and joined Henderson. also beginning design development for many of the larger Seth became sole owner in 1857. Lewelling devoted Henderson later withdrew from the business, and project elements, including the new underground utility considerable attention to developing new varieties, vaults, north stairwells, and accessible building entries. including new strains of rhubarb, grapes and golden prunes in addition to his cherries, and his grafts and seeds Upcoming Activities the Republican Party in Oregon, as the names of some of The CAMS Team is working to get the permanent location hiswere cherries used widely. indicate. He also was active in the formation of of Oregon State Police constructed during Session. Construction will be scheduled to minimize impacts to Excerpt reprinted with the permission of Philip Cogswell, Jr, author building occupants and visitors. A detailed schedule will be of “Capitol Names Individuals Woven Into Oregon’s History”. determined once a contractor is on board. All construction impacts will be announced with Notifications of Work via email. It is anticipated that work will occur during Session to move the historic Camperdown Elms (at the East and West entries) to safe locations elsewhere on site, prior to construction on the utility vaults beginning post-Session. Contractors are being asked to use cranes to minimize disruption to traffic in and around the Capitol. More information on methods and timing will be forthcoming once contracts are determined. The CAMS Team has been working with design consultants to complete design of new, accessible door hardware for the 1938 portion of the Capitol. New door handles will still feature the Capitol seal, while also meeting accessible lever guidelines. Some hardware replacement may occur during Session, depending on hardware availability and occupant impacts.

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January 2 to Building Tours November 22 Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. January 9 to Oregon’s Black February 3 Pioneers Exhibit February 7 Mid-Valley Political to March 9 Cartoon Exhibit February 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oregon’s 158th Birthday Party February 16 OSCFExploring Speaker Oregon’s Series: Heritage: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 17 OSCF Speaker Series: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RCJane Marlen Kirkpatrick Oregon Celebrated Its March 9 OSCF Speaker Series: 158th Birthday! Noon Senator Mae Yih The Oregon State Capitol was open to the public March 18 on Saturday, Feb. 11 to launch a week of activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol celebrating Oregon’s 158th birthday. There were Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: March 23 OSCF Speaker Series: costumed interpreters, reenactments, covered Noon Governor Barbara Roberts wagons and a stagecoach and mule, children’s May 20 activities, live music, free birthday cake and more! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We were excited to present some “living history” June 19 to TowerExploring Tours Oregon’s (weather Heritage: permitting) as well as author RC Marlen’s presentation about September 29 MondayAsian and through Pacific Friday, Islander Day at the Capitol Oregon history. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. The festivities continued the next week. On th July 8 50 Beach Bill Anniversary and Monday, Feb. 13, a Governor Theodore Geer Beach Day on the Capitol Mall interpreter was available in the Galleria; on with a Concert at the Capitol Tuesday the Oregon Constitution was on display August 19 The Great American Eclipse Weekend: in the Rotunda; on Wednesday Truman Price Concert at the Capitol, activities, tours August 20 The Great American Eclipse Weekend: andperformed signed fiddleher books; tunes and from on the Friday Oregon author Trail; RC on Thursday author Jane Kirkpatrick gave a lecture August 21 The Great American Eclipse: Marlen returned to give a lecture and sign her NarrationLecture by by OMSI, Astronomer activities, on tours Capitol Mall books. September 16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: October 7 SpeakerWe hope Series you enjoyed events thison March week-long 9 and celebration, 23, and Hispanic Heritage Day at the Capitol 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oregon’s Bounty Event at the Capitol Cherry Blossom Day on March 18. Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: November 9 For more information about the upcoming Noon to 2 p.m. A Tribute to Veterans events, visit our Facebook event page, or go to Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: November 28 www.oregoncapitol.com. 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Celebration Nov. 29-Dec. 22 Holidays at the Capitol:

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Mid-Valley Political OSCF Receives TOT OSCF Speaker Cartoon Exhibit Now on Series Display Grant from City of Salem A new program started under the Capitol History Gateway Foundation sponsored a Willamette We are pleased to announce that the program. In 2016 the Oregon State Capitol Oregon State Capitol Foundation has exhibit. We are happy to announce been awarded a $7,500 Transient In celebration of Women’s History that a portion of that exhibit will Heritage Center political cartoon Month we are proud to announce be on display in the Capitol Galleria Occupancy Tax grant from the City from February 7 to March 9. of Salem for the Oregon Cherry the speakers who will be a part of the Oregon State Capitol For more than 60 years, Salemite Blossom Day at the Oregon State Murray Lincoln Wade (1876-1961) Capitol on Saturday, March 18. We Foundation Speakers Series. are grateful to have received this Capitol. Not a politician or lobbyist, We hope you enjoyed the wasWade a fixtureused art at to the document Oregon State every opportunity to hear author and Oregon State Legislator and many significant support. inspirational Oregon writer Jane Kirkpatrick retell stories a humorous and unique insight into of historic Oregon and author statepeople officials. and issues His caricaturesrunning Oregon's offer RC Marlen, who is known for the 20th Century. writing historical novels, give her government during the first half of lecture. Pine has chosen select works from Mark your calendars to join us for Willamettethe original Heritageexhibit to Center’s display Kyliein the Capitol Galleria. We are excited the upcoming presentations in this to have Wade’s work back in the speaker series. The lectures will Capitol building. take place in Hearing Room C with book signings to follow in front of Cartoon of Romeo Gouley, 1933, by the Capitol Store. Murray Wade, courtesy of Willamette Heritage Center, 94.17.4. March 9 | Noon Senator Mae Yih was the first Chinese-American woman elected Join us in celebrating to a state legislature in the United the third annual Cherry States. She will be talking about Blossom Day on Saturday and signing her new book, “East March 18! Meets West”.

Enjoy taiko drummers, kite March 23 | Noon flying on the Capitol Mall, Governor Barbara Roberts was booths, and activities for the first woman to serve as an the entire family! For more Oregon governor, and the only information call 503-986-1388 woman elected to that office until or visit www.oregoncapitol.com. 2016. She will be signing her book, “Up the Capitol Steps”.

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www.oregonlegislature.gov/capitolhistorygateway/Pages/Events.aspx 5 Celebrating Legacies of Capitol Leaders Oregon Capitol Store Time to Order Your 2017 Please join the OSCF in honoring lives that add to the Capitol Story Legislative Assembly Mug

William Hardy Myers, who began his long and accomplished career in state Capitol Store is ordering blue mugs politics in 1974, died on November 29, 2016 at the age of 77. It’swith that the time names of yearof all – Senators Oregon and Representatives comprising the 2017 Legislative Assembly, similar to the mugs from last session (photo below). Former Hardy Myers served two of his five legislative terms as House speaker from 1979 to 1982. He worked as a Andrewlawyer for Crawford the Stoel for Rives Oregon’s law firm. third-longest In 1996 he serving was elected attorney as attorneygeneral. general and served for 12 years before retiring in 2009. He is tied with During his career, Myers worked to improve consumer laws, including The mugs are $14.00 each, or $12.60 for recent Oregon State multistate settlements with drug companies. He bolstered services to Capitol Foundation donors. Place successfullyvictims of sexual defended assault the and state’s domestic assisted violence. suicide He law, helped which negotiate the U.S. a your order by sending an email Supremesettlement Court between upheld states in 2006. and the tobacco industry in 1998. He also indicating the quantity of mugs you would like to purchase to [email protected] George Leland Gilman, passed away on November 30, 2016. by Friday, February 24. We will not be carrying these mugs him two months after his diagnosis. in the store as a regular stock item, His favorite quote was “Proceed until Apprehended.” Leukemia apprehended George left his dairy farm in 1986 to run for the Oregon State legislature. and cannot guarantee additional mugs will be available. Don’t miss out! Order yours today. DistrictHe was elected55 embodied and represented values he held District dear 50 - agriculture, in the 1987-1989 natural session. resources, In 2002 he chose to run for the Oregon legislature again. Newly created House 2011. and hard-working people. Representative Gilman retired from office in A Tribute to Veterans George valued public service and was chairman of the Oregon Dairy We had a successful second annual Products Commission, Oregon Community Service Commission, Oregon Tribute to Veterans event at the Beef Council, Rogue Community College Board, Rogue Valley Transit Board, Capitol on Thursday, November 10. The Rotunda was dressed in red, Quail Point Rotary, Jackson County Farm Bureau, Southern Oregon Drug Awareness, Jackson County Public Private Partnership, Southern Oregon posted. A local Boy Scouts troop Swim Association, 549C Teen Parent Advisory Committee, Jackson County postedwhite and the blue colors and for nine the flagssecond were AddictionsRepublican RecoveryCentral Committee, Center Board, Oregon the StateCoalition Lands of AdvisoryCommunity Committee, Non-Profits, year in a row, and the Santiam and Southern Oregon Production Credit Association.Governor’s HeCommission also served on on Senior the Canyon Community Chorus started Services, Oregon Community their performance with the Star- College Association, 12th District Spangled Banner after the Scouts Farm Credit Board, and Southern led the Pledge of Allegiance. More Oregon Alumni Association than one-hundred people gathered to listen to the performance and Outstanding Young Man of a nice crowd came out to hear OregonBoard. Heand was received named the a JayceesOregon speaker Bob Welch who addressed Dairyman’s Association State the audience in the Galleria. This Community Service Award. is an incredibly important event, and we are proud to uphold the tradition of honoring our veterans. 6 The Honorable John Andrew Buchanan Oregon, My Oregon Memorial Fund Words by J.A. Buchanan “Oregon, My Oregon” Music by Henry B. Murtagh Anyone who attended an Oregon school since 1927 Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West; - or a music jubilee - and those who have attended Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best. an opening session of the Oregon State Legislature On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on; - must have a recollection of robustly singing the Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon. words to Oregon’s official State Song, “Oregon, My Land of the rose and sunshine, Land of the summer's breeze; Oregon”. ‘Land of the Empire Builders / Land of the Laden with health and vigor, Fresh from the western seas. Golden West’. However, very few people recall the Blest by the blood of martyrs, Land of the setting sun; person who wrote the chosen lyrics that had to be Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon. set to music. This is an opportunity to memorialize an overlooked figure in Oregon’s history! John Andrew Buchanan, an Astoria judge, composed the two-stanza poem. A Portland, Oregon, theater organist, Henry B. Murtagh, set that poem to music. Pacific Wonderland License Plate Their composition was entered in the December In 2009, the Legislature decided to fund a history center at the Capitol 1920 statewide competition to select Oregon’s state through the sale of Pacific Wonderland license plates. Funds generated song, under the auspices of The Oregon Society from sales will preserve and teach Oregon’s unique history benefiting the of Music Composers. Their entry was chose over Oregon State Capitol Foundation and the Oregon Historical Society. 200 other entries. The Society promoted the song Named the Capitol History Gateway, the project is overseen by the Oregon around the state with sheet music in every home, in State Capitol Foundation. It provides visitors an exciting Capitol experience, schools, theaters, and businesses. Everyone sang it with exhibits and programs in the buildings and – with the assistance of in assemblies and public gatherings, as did numerous State Parks – on the Capitol grounds. choruses and church choirs. You’ll pay a one-time surcharge of $100 per set of plates when you first Senate Joint Resolution No. 3 officially adopted buy them, in addition to the DMV’s standard $24 plate fee and regular registration fee. However, Oregon’s Pacific Wonderland license plates “Oregon, My Oregon” as Oregon’s State Song in are unique because unlike other special plates, you won’t be charged February 1927. any additional plate fees when you renew your registration. The revenue Judge J.A. Buchanan (1863-1935) is buried in Ocean generated from your purchase of the new plates goes a long way toward View Cemetery in Warrenton, Oregon; his wife preserving Oregon’s rich historical heritage. Thank you for buying Pacific Wonderland license plates. Madge Bond Buchanan lies next to him. A flat stone identifies each. Judge Buchanan has not received the recognition due him as the lyricist of Oregon’s State Song, nor for all his accomplishments serving the citizens of Oregon — from Monmouth to Roseburg When it’s time to renew, to Astoria. Help honor Judge Buchanan’s numerous go with contributions to the people of Oregon, particularly for our official State Song. a classic… To fund this two-sided granite Memorial Stone to be placed at Buchanan’s gravesite, please make a tax- deductible donation by check or credit card to:

Clatsop County Historical Society Learn more: oregoncapitolfoundation.org To benefit the “Buchanan Memorial Fund” PO Box 88, Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: 503-325-2203 7 The Gateway in Action Galleria Exhibits Reflect Oregon Hello again! Cultural and Ethnic Heritages A Capitol Social 2017

the Oregon Black Pioneers “All Aboard” exhibit inWe the hope Capitol you enjoyedGalleria. the The opportunity exhibit went to up explore on

“All Aboard” was a compilation of pictures and January 6 and completed its run on February 3.

storyartifacts of African taken from Americans the 2013 in PortlandOregon History who workedMuseum in exhibit the railroad of the sameindustry name. beginning It told the in the State Capitol. late 1800s and the vibrant community that grew The 2017 Hello Again! Social took place Feb. 7 at the Oregon This event, which is only held every two years, is a fundraiser up near Portland’s Union Station. By 1941 over 98% of African American men in Portland worked opportunity to get reacquainted with returning members of the for the railroads. This told their story. for the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. It provides an lively social setting with great music, food and beverages. The new exhibit installed in the display cases on legislature and meet the newly-elected members. It is always a Presenting Sponsor, along with many other sponsors (listed heritage and features exhibits from several below)The Capitol who Clubhelped joined make the this Foundation event a success. as the event’s A most sincere museumsthe first floor and invites cultural visitors institutions to explore in the Oregon state. thank you for your generosity! Museums throughout Oregon are dedicated to The proceeds from this fundraiser ensure that the Foundation telling the stories of our State’s diverse ethnicity. can continue to create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol and foster cultural and educational This is truly the Gateway in action. opportunities. A remarkable display of historic political cartoons was featured to catch it before March 9. Oregon Black Pioneers Exhibit in the Galleria for this event, If you missed the exhibit, be sure “All Aboard” Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors • • NW Natural • • Northwest Strategies • CFMAnderson Strategic McIlnay Communications Florist • Oregon Association of • CourtHon. Jane Street Cease Consulting, & Hon. Ron LLC Cease REALTORS • Crosswater Strategies • • Gallatin Public Affairs Lodging Association • • Oregon Restaurant & • Legislative Advocates • PAC/WEST Communications • John Powell & Associates, Inc. • Ozzie Rose • • W.V. Cross Enterprises Morel Ink RPD Company, Inc. Nan Heim & Associates 8 Foundation Purchases New Piano for House Chamber Missing County “Where words fail, music speaks.” Flagstones Project

The Foundation, Association of — Hans Christian Anderson Oregon Counties, and Oregon Parks Representatives chamber has a new piano and Recreation Department are thanksThe Oregon to the State efforts Capitol of the House Oregon of State working collaboratively on a project Capitol Foundation Board of Directors and to install three “missing” flagstones stones in the Oregon Capitol Mall: the generosity of Portland Piano Company Champooick District, Twality District, and donors like you. and Umpqua County.

The Steinway upright grand piano was installed in the chamber before Champooick (Champoeg) and Twality the start of the 2017 session. Meiling Larson christened the new piano on (Tuality) were formed on July 5, 1843 the opening day of the 2017 Legislative Session performing her original (along with Clackamas and Yamhill), composition “Beautiful Oregon”. as Districts in order to facilitate regional representative appointments The piano will be played during opening ceremonies and special programs. to the provisional government. Stay tuned for information about upcoming concerts. Twality District was renamed Washington County in 1849 and broken up into smaller counties.

Umpqua County wasn’t created until OSCF Presents 1851—it came out of Yamhill County. Holidays at the Capitol Douglas County was created in 1852 because the population exploded east The Oregon State Capitol Foundation was the of the Cascades; then the population crashed in Umpqua County, and it was reabsorbed into Douglas in 1862. Presenting Sponsor of the 2016 Holidays at the brought the decorated rotunda to life, with the Champooick District became Marion Capitol. For 35 years, Holidays at the Capitol has beloved train, beautifully decorated trees and County on September 3, 1849. melodious music. On November 29 the month-long event kicked off andwith Gov. South Kate Salem Brown, High Sen. performing Winters andfor the OSCF Grand Tree Lighting celebration with Judge Hart as emcee, participatedVice-Chair Joan in free Plank photos speaking. with Santa and Mrs. and Claus helped flip the switch. Nearly 500 attendees From November 30 to December 23 more than enjoyed delicious cookies, punch and candy canes.

110 school choirs over 3,500 students from across the state filled the You know the saying it takes a village…well at the Capitol we start Pictured above, left to right: Rotunda with the Holiday music. planning for the next year before the season is done to get the ideas Tripper the dog looks on while Genoa Ingram, going while still fresh in our minds. Mike McArthur, and Fred Neal discuss plans for Each year we rely on volunteers and sponsor contributions to make this the Capitol Mall county flagstone project. holiday tradition possible. We extend our most sincere thank you.

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We rely on private donations from Circuit Rider $250 people like you to accomplish our work. Your tax-deductible contribution allows Raymond F. & Mary Len Rees you to partner with the Foundation in Bruce & Judith Bishop DonnaHon. Gene Scott & Ms. Mary Sayler preserving your historical landmark Hon. Alan & Ms. June Brown WilliamJames Scherzinger C. Scott and the history it represents. Hon. Ron Cease & Hon. Jane Cease Thanks to those who have recently Rep. John Huffman EmpireOxley &Builder Associates, Inc. $100 Hon. Robert Shiprack & preserve our historical Oregon Capitol Hon. Judith Shiprack landmarkjoined in this and opportunity the history toit representshelp Hugh Sowers for generations to come. Jessica Adamson Hon. Dick Springer BravioJohnny Communications& Myrna Alexander Christine Stillger & Jonathan Mills Contributions the Foundation has John & Debbie Baker received since our last newsletter William Thorndike, Jr. include: Jean & Ray Thorne Herbert P. Colomb, Jr. Doug & Jana Tindall Sponsors NancySen. Peter West & DeweyMs. Margie Courtney Hon. Vicki L Walker Hon. Gene Derfler Jeanette Wickman Holidays at the Capitol W. Frank AdditionalWilliam H. Contributors Young Presenting Sponsor Victor Dodier & Marcia Kelley Gerald

Gallant Policy Advisors, Inc. Commissioner Janet Carlson Contributing Sponsor SRG Partnership, Inc. Mike & Mary Grainey Lore & Ron Christopher Sen. Bill & Ms. Margaret Hansell Hon. Al Densmore Hello Again! Social Oxley & Associates, Inc. Hon. Darlene Hooley LesterRod & EileenD. Margosian Harder Featured on page 8 J A Atkinson Enterprises LLC Hon. Dave & Ms. Tonia Hunt Hon. Leigh Johnson Mr. Frederick W. Olson Donors Ron & Ann Lyman Brendan & Ellen McCarthy Golden Pioneer $1,000 John R. Munro Gov.JoAnn Barbara Kay Onstott Roberts Hon. Fred & Nola J. Parkinson Sen. InJuliene Memory Popinga of JudyPianos Hall NW, LLC DBA, Portland Piano Co. Brian Shipley Hon. George Gilman Hon. Phil & Ms. Ginny Lang Hon. Lane & Ms. Francine Shetterly Angela Wilhelms Donald Jepsen James & Jane Ratzlaff Hon. Cliff & Ms. Jo Anne Trow Fred VanNatta Jan Coulton Hon. Norm & Ms. Kathy Smith FriendLyndon of A.S.Capitol Tuck Wilson, Jr. $50 Pioneer $500 Clark Lund Frankie Bell Bryant Family Trust Lenore Lund Kipp KayJoan and Amico, Phil Inc. Cogswell Wm J. Moshofsky Rep. Margaret Doherty Hon. Joyce Cohen Dorothy J. Davis Moshofsky AnnetteHon. Anthony Price & Ms. Carolyn Meeker Leta Edwards Hon. Hardy Myers Joan Plank Bill & Sylvia Dorney Fred R. Neal, III Hon. Alfred & Ms. Jan Young Hon. James & Ms. Joan Redden Bob Howell Beatrice Walton Sackett Hon. John & Ms. Cathy Watt Hon. Delna Jones Rep. Elisabeth Porter Hon. Gary & Ms. Gail Wilhelms Kay Juran Anita G. Leach-Saalfeld David E. Wagner Lenore L. & Don Kipp Mr. William M. Dickey

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