William Spurlock Saving Graves Bill, Lois talked to Peter Kilborn, Reporter for the New York Times and referred him to me on Thursday Dec. 6th. Mr. Kilborn's message to Lois was, and I QUOTE "Dear MS Mauk. We're interested in Exploring the issue of abandoned cemeteries and might focus on one somewhere in the U.S. There seem to be quite a number of them in Indiana. One Possibility might be Barren's Cemetery in Harrison County, Ind. I'd love to pick your brain on all of this. You can call me in the Washington Bureau of The New York Times." Close QUOTE. Lois called him and they had a Discussion, and she referred him to me about the story of St. Johns Lutheran, AKA/ "Barrens". He called and we had a long Discussion about the cemetery being allowed to grow up and then being Burned to clear it off by a State Entity, as opposed to Normal Clearing and Mowing. I also explained the State only had ORAL Permission to work on it at all. It legally, under Indiana Law is the Responsibility of the Morgan Twp. Trustee. He asked how far was the Cemetery from where I lived and I said about 20 miles. As to whether he will do the story or not, I don't know. But he was very interested. NOW, my question is, How in the world did he find out about the so called "Barrens" Cemetery in Harrison County Ind.??? He must have called you, and you gave him the information. I know we all had quite a Discussion between Sept.28th and Sept. 31st. I have a Booklet put together of all of the E-mails we all exchanged. But the story must have came from you. If so, Let me know. How he could mention a specific cemetery that way is driving me crazy. I definitely hope he does pick up on it. The Story about Burning off Cemeteries really needs to be brought to the attention of more than the people on our List. The New York Times would cause the story to be picked up by others. An individual can't Burn one like that, the Township Trustee would have them arrested for Destruction of property, and I don't think the State of Indiana should be allowed to Either. Let me Know, and keep up the good work ! Jack E. BrilesSr., Floyd County PCRP Coordinator PO Box 444 New Albany, In. 47151-0444 (812) 282-6585