Hello John: I am from Tipton County and have been trying through the Tipton County Historical Society to come up with some way to keep the old stone in place and repaired in some of the older parts of the county cemeteries. I just don't know how to start this ball rolling. One of the members also interested found a card for the Pioneer Cemetery Preservation and thus I found your web site. Do you have any suggestions on how to get started? Thanks Joan Wray Tipton county, Indiana joanwray@ccrtc.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Walters" <graveyardgroomer@skyenet.net> To: <INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:53 AM Subject: [INPCRP] Fayette County > Hello, > I have worked as the supervisor of Fayette County Cemetery Department for about six years, and have thoroughly enjoyed my job. When I was hired Aug. of 96 the department routinely mowed 23 roadside cemeteries. As I got to mowing I knew that there was much more that needed done.With cooperating County Commissioners and County Council we created a department that routinely mows 45 pioneer cemeteries and have restored sixteen. An accomplishment that I am proud of. > The experience that I have gained from being fortunate to work in pioneer cemeteries here in Fayette County has put me in a demanding role, it seems. The opportunity to work in other cemeteries throughout the state seems to be coming to me on a regular basis.Being locked into a 40 hour work week here ties me up. > I have resigned my position. The Cemetery Commission, County Commissioners and myself are working together to insure a smooth transition and keep the Department intact. > I have been contracted by Washington Township Trustee of Marion County to restore six cemeteries in her township, I am starting with Fall Creek cemetery located on Millersville Rd. > I will continue to do workshops, I have one in Ohio and Kentucky this year. > I will reintroduce myself as the INPCRP County Coordinator and stay instrumental in protecting and assisting in Fayette County's cemeteries. I am excited about this move and look forward to traveling, hopefully I will meet some of you good people along the way. > John "Walt" Walters > > > ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== > Blessed are the Elderly, for they remember what we will never know. > >