Hello everyone, I have kept quiet for a long time because I am frankly tired of all the fighting and lack of respect for one another that takes place frequently on this list. But, in this case, I have to stand by Mark. Any one who knows cemetery restoration knows using concrete is a no-no. No excuses. I recently toured another cemetery where the township trustee was wanting to do a "good thing" and laid the stones on their backs in concrete. He did the absolute worst thing you can do. I wanted to cry. I believe if you don't know what you are doing, wait for someone to do it who does. What are the rules of cemetery restoration? 1) Do no harm 2) If in doubt, consult an expert. I understand Madison Co's frustration. Bless your hearts, but please research before proceeding. Don't think of now, but what the repairs will do to the stones in 10, 20, 50 years. Respectfully, Angela Tielking -----Original Message----- From: Tom Hull [mailto:thull@iquest.net] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:01 AM To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INPCRP] Clarification! As to the purpose of the Indiana Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project, is it not to support the preservation of pioneer cemeteries or does it only foster one method of restoration--that endorsed by Mark Davis? Is this a broad spectrum, politically pro-active coalition or is it a myopic "my-way-or-no-way" social club? Somebody clarify this issue for me. Melody Madison County ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== This list is for discussion of topics related to the Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project only. Please do not send genealogical queries through this list. The surname and geographic Mailing Lists on Rootsweb at http://lists.rootsweb.com are a better venue. Thank you.

Well said, Angela. I also have great respect for the rules you cite. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Angela To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:04 AM Subject: RE: [INPCRP] Clarification! Hello everyone, I have kept quiet for a long time because I am frankly tired of all the fighting and lack of respect for one another that takes place frequently on this list. But, in this case, I have to stand by Mark. Any one who knows cemetery restoration knows using concrete is a no-no. No excuses. I recently toured another cemetery where the township trustee was wanting to do a "good thing" and laid the stones on their backs in concrete. He did the absolute worst thing you can do. I wanted to cry. I believe if you don't know what you are doing, wait for someone to do it who does. What are the rules of cemetery restoration? 1) Do no harm 2) If in doubt, consult an expert. I understand Madison Co's frustration. Bless your hearts, but please research before proceeding. Don't think of now, but what the repairs will do to the stones in 10, 20, 50 years. Respectfully, Angela Tielking -----Original Message----- From: Tom Hull [mailto:thull@iquest.net] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:01 AM To: INPCRP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INPCRP] Clarification! As to the purpose of the Indiana Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project, is it not to support the preservation of pioneer cemeteries or does it only foster one method of restoration--that endorsed by Mark Davis? Is this a broad spectrum, politically pro-active coalition or is it a myopic "my-way-or-no-way" social club? Somebody clarify this issue for me. Melody Madison County ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== This list is for discussion of topics related to the Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project only. Please do not send genealogical queries through this list. The surname and geographic Mailing Lists on Rootsweb at http://lists.rootsweb.com are a better venue. Thank you. ==== INPCRP Mailing List ==== This list is for discussion of topics related to the Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project only. Please do not send genealogical queries through this list. The surname and geographic Mailing Lists on Rootsweb at http://lists.rootsweb.com are a better venue. Thank you.