--WebTV-Mail-20575-1130 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit --WebTV-Mail-20575-1130 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit X-WebTV-Signature: 1 ETAsAhRmesBYbUkYbGNfq5Ozo9v1YpHJBwIUHmN0IgkeUgEpf3JY+VpiDKn2Otg= From: [email protected] (Lee) Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 19:53:42 -0500 To: [email protected] (Rahn Teresa) Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Protesting Message-ID: <[email protected]> In-Reply-To: Rahn Teresa <[email protected]>'s message of Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:36:49 -0700 (PDT) Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) Oooops, guess I should have been sharper. I mean about the destruction of burial sites, the farming, mining, anything where they are intentionally destroyed, I don't think neglect falls under this. Neglected sites can be attended to, ones that are destroyed, can't, ever. It would require what many people on here have already done, a portfolio of sites and locations thereof. The examples of law enforcement failing to act. Jon's situation in Knox county has led me to be thinking about this for a long time. I also understand there are a great many factions and personalities present on this list, I am not interested in getting tangled up in any other issues, ego's, or what have you, I simply don't care about that. But I do owe myself, after having worked in graveyards for so many years, the obligation to do "more". Just as anyone else who has done anything for a cemetery or graveyard owes themselves the need to protect and honor what they have done. After all why did we do it in the first place ?? Because we wanted to do the "right" thing. I would just like to see where burial's have been violated, that the offender is swiftly and firmly punished. I realize that some can and will get off the hook, but we simply need to be visible, get the message out and get peoples disgust and indignation up. To do this, some of us have got to make a commitment. I don't have all the answers, I ask you to share your thoughts. Lee Creed Greencastle --WebTV-Mail-20575-1130--

I'm for something like that 100%. We need to do it with signs and more than the few people we had that showed up for the Senate hearings we had last year. As for as they knew, Henry county was the only one having problems with pioneer cemetery preservation. LET THE POLITICIANS KNOW THERE ARE MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF CONCERNED TAX PAYERS OUT THERE. UEB Henry County, IN HCCC & INPCRP ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 7:15 PM Subject: [INPCRP] Protesting > > Is there enough people on this list willing to make a visible protest, > preferably in Indianapolis ?? I don't mean a carnival > dog and pony show. I don't see any way to draw attention to the problem > unless you do something that draws media coverage directly to the > problem. Any idea's ?? If the law makers can be impacted in any way, I > think this is one of them. They ultimately have control over the law > enforcement and judicial branches. > > Lee Creed > Greencastle > > > ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== > Scott Satterthwaite < [email protected] > is the INPCRP State Coordinator. Feel free to contact him directly regarding questions or comments you may have about the INPCRP. >

Is there enough people on this list willing to make a visible protest, preferably in Indianapolis ?? I don't mean a carnival dog and pony show. I don't see any way to draw attention to the problem unless you do something that draws media coverage directly to the problem. Any idea's ?? If the law makers can be impacted in any way, I think this is one of them. They ultimately have control over the law enforcement and judicial branches. Lee Creed Greencastle

No article was ever written about it to my knowledge, all I know is that the surrounding neighbors (who are all dead now) and one Larry Price, who was active in those days on gravestones, recovered the stones from the creek. The neighbor up the road (widow of one of the guys) told me when we were plotting to make an entry that the owner/snake had died almost a year ago. Larry and Sheila are going places these days, I wish I had their energy, I would imagine they will outdo all those who proceeded them. When they were at the workshop, they acted as if they at an opera, not a single point was missed. I am still in on whatever needs to be done, however I can help. My absence was not a loss, as it really was a small project, if I had shown up with the whole outfit it would have been major overkill. As you saw, those two can handle whatever needs done. Lee Creed Greencastle

Also, to everyone: If you go to accessindiana.com, go to elected officials, there's a place where you can suggest new laws. It's called: "There Ought to be a Law", and type in your suggestion for tougher cemetery laws/ and easier access to restore cemeterys on private property. It can't hurt. Amy

Subject: Pickle Cemetery, Putnam Co. IN So he did die? I wanted to find him and talk to him. There are at least 3 more people buried there that don't have tombstones, and I want to know what happened to them. Also, do you know what year in the 70's the vandalism took place? I want to find the newspaper article about it. We are putting together a short history about the cemetery and will submit it to the library in Greencastle, and possibly to the website in Putnam Co. I am very very grateful to Sheila and Larry on their help, you should go look at what they did. It's amazing. I understand you were busy with the cemetery workshops and couldn't help, and it's o.k., we did it, and I'm happy about it. I am still ordering the militery marker, and I hope I can still have it sent to your work. Amy

Yes, I'm sure my relatives graves are probably already destroyed. I'm just glad I finally got approval to restore Pickle Cemetery. I think a group of people at the court house with picket signs would at least make it into the paper, maybe the t.v. maybe make more people aware about how bad the cemetery laws are. Amy

Well, I'm not real good at showing up at specified times as you well know, but I think that in order to call attention to this, you need an example of the cause you are fighting for. Adding additional laws that won't be enforced anyway, won't work. Dragging the villian into the public spotlight has got to prove something. Somewhere, sometime one hell of a big fuss has to be made. I am not at all for radical elements that show up in any movement, but I think a display of disgust and educating anyone within reach willing to listen is one of the ways to go. As for Pickle, too bad the idiot died before we could wring his neck. I hope he's holding a pitchfork somewhere and condemned to dragging gravestones back out of the creek. Lee Creed Greencastle

I would volenteer to march if you get more people. I have family buried in Knox Co., just let me know. Amy Anderson, IN

That figures, Amy. Knowing your luck it might be in one of these threatened sites. I guess we will have to upgrade to an armed mob, at this rate. Wonder if there has ever been a standoff at a cemetery ? Lee Creed Greencastle

To the list; Before this topic goes too far off course and evolves into hard feelings among listers, it might be a good idea to pause for a moment and listen to what the folks down there in southwestern Indiana are saying. Obviously, they are frustrated about how little can be done to rectify some of their cemetery issues and I think rightly so. Having worked with the Knox County Cemetery Commission on a number of their more endangered cemeteries, I can say without any hesitation that these people have dedicated a good bit of their own time and personal expense to what they surely must consider a losing battle. The Maria Creek cemetery is just one of dozens of very similar sites that have met the exact same fate. There has been very little in the way of public outcry in Knox County or even much casual participation by local groups interested in the preservation of these cemeteries. Knox is one of the largest counties in Indiana and it's industry consists primarily of agriculture. Farming in Knox County is therefore more important to the average citizen (and the politicians they elect) than are the pioneer cemeteries that dot the countryside. I suggested the local DAR, genealogical and historical societies as potential sponsors because I felt that these Knox County groups would have and certainly should have a keen interest in these historically important sites that are a direct link to their own heritage. And, as organizations they have a bit more voice and influence than do individuals; at least this was my logic. I would like to see the state take a more active role; perhaps stepping in and causing some of the more endangered cemeteries to be saved through purchases and or grants for custodians, but this doesn't seem likely in the short term and these places are in immediate danger. No, it's pretty clear that this problem will require some sort of concerted local effort (that probably will need to include both farmers and politicians) before anything substantive gets done in Knox County. I really respect (and like) these Knox County guys. They have put forth tremendous effort with small thanks, and they do seem to be losing ground. I would like to take part in helping them arrive at a solution to their problems. I hope that others on the list will understand their situation and feel the same. Regards to all, Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research 4338 Hadley Court West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office: (765) 464-8735 Mobile: (765) 427-4082 www.har-indy.com

Maybe they don't "sip" tea in Kokomo, but in Knox County they are definitely tea sippers! That's the problem, everyone wants be offended. Have you contacted the the DHPA to express your opinion on the Mariah Creek Baptist Cemetery issue or any other cemetery issues in general? If so, let's hear it for the ladies from Kokomo! Jon Andrews P. S. By the way, when the DAR ladies updated the Knox County cemetery books back in the 70's, they omitted this cemetery and several other hard to get to sites, because their high heels couldn't make it through the cornfield. That's one reason that it wasn't documented in the book, declared destroyed and lost to agriculture. >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery >Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:00:40 EDT > >I am a member of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and >I >think your view of us "sipping tea" is offensive and an apology is >requested. >Did you contact any of the DAR members in your area for their help and >support? You would be surprised what we accomplish. > >Regards, >Linda Grove >General James Cox Chapter >Kokomo, IN > >Linda Grove >Liberty Township Trustee/Assessor >Howard County, Indiana >Office: 765.628.2402 > >Linda Gill Grove >Surname Researching: >IN: Gill, Stout, Manor, and Mann >NYC: Joyce, McAleer, Callaghan and McGregor >"Their Story Is Our Story" > > > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >Scott Satterthwaite < [email protected] > is the INPCRP State >Coordinator. Feel free to contact him directly regarding questions or >comments you may have about the INPCRP. > _________________________________________________________________ From ‘will you?’ to ‘I do,’ MSN Life Events is your resource for Getting Married. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married

Great idea! Wrong county. The last big confrontation we had on the Courthouse steps was when the President of the County Council, who refuses to fund our budget, came screaming across the parking lot with a shovel in his hand calling me an SOB and wanting to know why I "cut his legs" off in front of the Commissioners. That didn't make the news, so I doubt that a peaceful demonstration would garner anymore attention than that. Look around us people, we're living in a different world today and we are the minority. Even our laws are on the side of the ones who break them, mainly because no one, not even our state agencies, have enough guts to take a stand and defend what is right. Thanks for the offer and I'll call you when we get a dozen Knox County residents who aren't "too bus" to march. Jon Andrews >From: [email protected] (Lee) >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery >Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 20:49:37 -0500 > > >A protest on the steps of Knox county courthouse, complete with the >signs and picket line to draw attention, perhaps statewide. I'm >serious, I'll come. > >Lee Creed >Greencastle > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >Scott Satterthwaite < [email protected] > is the INPCRP State >Coordinator. Feel free to contact him directly regarding questions or >comments you may have about the INPCRP. > _________________________________________________________________ Make the most of your family vacation with tips from the MSN Family Travel Guide! http://dollar.msn.com

I am a member of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and I think your view of us "sipping tea" is offensive and an apology is requested. Did you contact any of the DAR members in your area for their help and support? You would be surprised what we accomplish. Regards, Linda Grove General James Cox Chapter Kokomo, IN Linda Grove Liberty Township Trustee/Assessor Howard County, Indiana Office: 765.628.2402 Linda Gill Grove Surname Researching: IN: Gill, Stout, Manor, and Mann NYC: Joyce, McAleer, Callaghan and McGregor "Their Story Is Our Story"

A protest on the steps of Knox county courthouse, complete with the signs and picket line to draw attention, perhaps statewide. I'm serious, I'll come. Lee Creed Greencastle

How about black draped Cemetery Hall of Shame signs? That might get someones attention. Theresa Rich Green <[email protected]> wrote: Jon and Doug, I can certainly understand your disappointment and agree that the cemetery preservation laws seem to be somewhat lacking when it comes to prosecution of offending property owners. In this case the tenant farmer has agreed to cease use of the property and maybe this will dissuade the owner in the future; at least there is that hope now and this wasn't true just a few weeks ago. Clearly, the DHPA has followed through to the extent that there has been a promise of no further damage. It's a good start. It's my opinion that these sort of problems aren't going to be fixed by the state government and will continue until such a time when more local peer groups and or civic organizations ban together in a concerted effort to convince offenders either through some form of negotiation and arbitration, or perhaps civil and criminal litigation. A site like the original Maria Creek Baptist church and cemetery could be saved if enough Knox County folks come together and insist so. The cemetery commissioners have done their part by diligently bringing this to light. The local genealogical society, DAR chapter, historical society and other interested parties should become actively involved now. Organizations could distribute petitions among their constituencies and make the concerns about this important site known publicly through the local news media. This sort of local pressure is more likely to cause an uncooperative land owner to rethink his/her position than is a visit by the Conservation Officer. I will certainly be willing to assist in any effort along these lines. For now, I'll leave the site photos online. Please let me know if I can help in any other way. Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research 4338 Hadley Court West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office: (765) 464-8735 Mobile: (765) 427-4082 www.har-indy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Dougherty To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery There might as well not be any laws pertaining to cemeteries. I've got a similar situation in Daviess County, at Cincinnati Cemetery, that no one seems to care about, has been reported, and nothing done. Guess if I kill someone, sell drugs, steal cars, etc., I can simply say "I won't do it again", and they'll let me off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon andrews" To: Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > So, I guess that's it! I'm sorry, but I promise not to do it again. > I just don't get it. In my world, you break the law and you go to jail. > Where is this going to go from here? > I would like to have a copy of the C.O.'s investigative report. If he did > any kind of investigation at all, he might have uncovered the fact that the > so-called "landowner" doesn't even own the land the cemetery sits on. > So, we all go home now and wait for next spring, or what? > I knew it wouldn't go anywhere, it never does. > Jon Andrews ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== Quote from William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of England and Victorian contemporary of Benjamin Disraeli: "Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals." --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish.

Well you can forget cooperation from the organizations in Knox County. The DAR is too busy sipping tea, the Genealogical Society has a bus trip to the State Library in July and the Historical Society is selling books at the fair. As far as the media, our local paper will report more about what's going on in Boston, MA than Knox County. This all boils down to one word, TRESPASS! If this was any other situation they would have busted the poor soul and thrown away the key. But, when it comes to protecting the dead or raising corn, we (most) here in Indiana will strip the trees, plow the cemetery and get another acre, whether it it rightfully ours or not. How much corn can you yield in an acre of cemetery, anyway? It's a sad situation we are in! Jon Andrews P.S. Still waiting on C.O. to return my calls. >From: "Rich Green" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery >Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 11:26:03 -0500 > >Jon and Doug, > >I can certainly understand your disappointment and agree that the cemetery >preservation laws seem to be somewhat lacking when it comes to prosecution >of offending property owners. In this case the tenant farmer has agreed to >cease use of the property and maybe this will dissuade the owner in the >future; at least there is that hope now and this wasn't true just a few >weeks ago. Clearly, the DHPA has followed through to the extent that there >has been a promise of no further damage. It's a good start. > >It's my opinion that these sort of problems aren't going to be fixed by the >state government and will continue until such a time when more local peer >groups and or civic organizations ban together in a concerted effort to >convince offenders either through some form of negotiation and arbitration, >or perhaps civil and criminal litigation. A site like the original Maria >Creek Baptist church and cemetery could be saved if enough Knox County >folks come together and insist so. > >The cemetery commissioners have done their part by diligently bringing this >to light. The local genealogical society, DAR chapter, historical society >and other interested parties should become actively involved now. >Organizations could distribute petitions among their constituencies and >make the concerns about this important site known publicly through the >local news media. This sort of local pressure is more likely to cause an >uncooperative land owner to rethink his/her position than is a visit by the >Conservation Officer. > >I will certainly be willing to assist in any effort along these lines. For >now, I'll leave the site photos online. Please let me know if I can help >in any other way. > >Best Regards, > >Rich Green >Historic Archaeological Research >4338 Hadley Court >West Lafayette, IN 47906 >Office: (765) 464-8735 >Mobile: (765) 427-4082 >www.har-indy.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Doug Dougherty > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 8:13 AM > Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > > > There might as well not be any laws pertaining to cemeteries. I've got >a > similar situation in Daviess County, at Cincinnati Cemetery, that no one > seems to care about, has been reported, and nothing done. > > Guess if I kill someone, sell drugs, steal cars, etc., I can simply say >"I > won't do it again", and they'll let me off. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jon andrews" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:33 PM > Subject: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > > > > So, I guess that's it! I'm sorry, but I promise not to do it again. > > I just don't get it. In my world, you break the law and you go to >jail. > > Where is this going to go from here? > > I would like to have a copy of the C.O.'s investigative report. If he >did > > any kind of investigation at all, he might have uncovered the fact >that > the > > so-called "landowner" doesn't even own the land the cemetery sits on. > > So, we all go home now and wait for next spring, or what? > > I knew it wouldn't go anywhere, it never does. > > Jon Andrews > > >==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== >Quote from William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of >England >and Victorian contemporary of Benjamin Disraeli: > "Show me the manner in which a nation or community > cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical > exactness the tender mercies of its people, their > respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty > to high ideals." > _________________________________________________________________ MSN Movies - Trailers, showtimes, DVD's, and the latest news from Hollywood! http://movies.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200509ave/direct/01/

I'm new to the listserve, so bear with me if I'm barking up the wrong tree or throwing out a dead end. Peer pressure is a powerful tool if used correctly. Perhaps contact with the local newspaper(s) would be advantageous. I think that historical issues of this nature would be an interesting story for the press and would heighten public awareness of historical sites, let alone proper respect. The story could be accompanied by a map of area cemeteries and their status/condition. May cause some people to pay attention to areas that they were unaware of. It could also include "who to contact" and other information. The press could potentially be persuaded to run the story on an annual basis in order to kind of "track" the sites. Deborah S. Luzier 4410 Par Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268 phone: (317) 258-8046 * fax: (317) 887-5616 website: www.TheLuziers.com email: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Rich Green [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 11:26 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery Jon and Doug, I can certainly understand your disappointment and agree that the cemetery preservation laws seem to be somewhat lacking when it comes to prosecution of offending property owners. In this case the tenant farmer has agreed to cease use of the property and maybe this will dissuade the owner in the future; at least there is that hope now and this wasn't true just a few weeks ago. Clearly, the DHPA has followed through to the extent that there has been a promise of no further damage. It's a good start. It's my opinion that these sort of problems aren't going to be fixed by the state government and will continue until such a time when more local peer groups and or civic organizations ban together in a concerted effort to convince offenders either through some form of negotiation and arbitration, or perhaps civil and criminal litigation. A site like the original Maria Creek Baptist church and cemetery could be saved if enough Knox County folks come together and insist so. The cemetery commissioners have done their part by diligently bringing this to light. The local genealogical society, DAR chapter, historical society and other interested parties should become actively involved now. Organizations could distribute petitions among their constituencies and make the concerns about this important site known publicly through the local news media. This sort of local pressure is more likely to cause an uncooperative land owner to rethink his/her position than is a visit by the Conservation Officer. I will certainly be willing to assist in any effort along these lines. For now, I'll leave the site photos online. Please let me know if I can help in any other way. Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research 4338 Hadley Court West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office: (765) 464-8735 Mobile: (765) 427-4082 www.har-indy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Dougherty To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery There might as well not be any laws pertaining to cemeteries. I've got a similar situation in Daviess County, at Cincinnati Cemetery, that no one seems to care about, has been reported, and nothing done. Guess if I kill someone, sell drugs, steal cars, etc., I can simply say "I won't do it again", and they'll let me off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon andrews" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > So, I guess that's it! I'm sorry, but I promise not to do it again. > I just don't get it. In my world, you break the law and you go to jail. > Where is this going to go from here? > I would like to have a copy of the C.O.'s investigative report. If he did > any kind of investigation at all, he might have uncovered the fact that the > so-called "landowner" doesn't even own the land the cemetery sits on. > So, we all go home now and wait for next spring, or what? > I knew it wouldn't go anywhere, it never does. > Jon Andrews ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== Quote from William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of England and Victorian contemporary of Benjamin Disraeli: "Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals."

Jon and Doug, I can certainly understand your disappointment and agree that the cemetery preservation laws seem to be somewhat lacking when it comes to prosecution of offending property owners. In this case the tenant farmer has agreed to cease use of the property and maybe this will dissuade the owner in the future; at least there is that hope now and this wasn't true just a few weeks ago. Clearly, the DHPA has followed through to the extent that there has been a promise of no further damage. It's a good start. It's my opinion that these sort of problems aren't going to be fixed by the state government and will continue until such a time when more local peer groups and or civic organizations ban together in a concerted effort to convince offenders either through some form of negotiation and arbitration, or perhaps civil and criminal litigation. A site like the original Maria Creek Baptist church and cemetery could be saved if enough Knox County folks come together and insist so. The cemetery commissioners have done their part by diligently bringing this to light. The local genealogical society, DAR chapter, historical society and other interested parties should become actively involved now. Organizations could distribute petitions among their constituencies and make the concerns about this important site known publicly through the local news media. This sort of local pressure is more likely to cause an uncooperative land owner to rethink his/her position than is a visit by the Conservation Officer. I will certainly be willing to assist in any effort along these lines. For now, I'll leave the site photos online. Please let me know if I can help in any other way. Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research 4338 Hadley Court West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office: (765) 464-8735 Mobile: (765) 427-4082 www.har-indy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Dougherty To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery There might as well not be any laws pertaining to cemeteries. I've got a similar situation in Daviess County, at Cincinnati Cemetery, that no one seems to care about, has been reported, and nothing done. Guess if I kill someone, sell drugs, steal cars, etc., I can simply say "I won't do it again", and they'll let me off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon andrews" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > So, I guess that's it! I'm sorry, but I promise not to do it again. > I just don't get it. In my world, you break the law and you go to jail. > Where is this going to go from here? > I would like to have a copy of the C.O.'s investigative report. If he did > any kind of investigation at all, he might have uncovered the fact that the > so-called "landowner" doesn't even own the land the cemetery sits on. > So, we all go home now and wait for next spring, or what? > I knew it wouldn't go anywhere, it never does. > Jon Andrews

There might as well not be any laws pertaining to cemeteries. I've got a similar situation in Daviess County, at Cincinnati Cemetery, that no one seems to care about, has been reported, and nothing done. Guess if I kill someone, sell drugs, steal cars, etc., I can simply say "I won't do it again", and they'll let me off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon andrews" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: [INPCRP] RE: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > So, I guess that's it! I'm sorry, but I promise not to do it again. > I just don't get it. In my world, you break the law and you go to jail. > Where is this going to go from here? > I would like to have a copy of the C.O.'s investigative report. If he did > any kind of investigation at all, he might have uncovered the fact that the > so-called "landowner" doesn't even own the land the cemetery sits on. > So, we all go home now and wait for next spring, or what? > I knew it wouldn't go anywhere, it never does. > Jon Andrews > > > >From: "Rich Green" <[email protected]> > >To: "Jon Andrews" <[email protected]> > >Subject: Fw: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > >Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 15:32:44 -0500 > > > > > >Rich Green > >Historic Archaeological Research > >4338 Hadley Court > >West Lafayette, IN 47906 > >Office: (765) 464-8735 > >Mobile: (765) 427-4082 > >www.har-indy.com > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Mohow, James > >To: 'Rich Green' > >Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:14 AM > >Subject: RE: Mariah Baptist Cemetery > > > > > >Rich: > > > > > > > >Wanted to let you know that we just received the Conservation Officer's > >report on his investigation of the Mariah Baptist Cemetery. > > > >While he land owner was not cooperative. The current tenant farmer has > >promised not to disturb the land again after he has harvested his corn crop > >for this year. The C.O. will also follow this up by checking the site > >again this Fall and again in the Spring. > > > > > > > >Jim > > _________________________________________________________________ > Watch the online reality show Mixed Messages with a friend and enter to win > a trip to NY > http://www.msnmessenger-download.click-url.com/go/onm00200497ave/direct/01/ > > > ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== > Scott Satterthwaite < [email protected] > is the INPCRP State Coordinator. Feel free to contact him directly regarding questions or comments you may have about the INPCRP. >