The San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News report that the board of director of Savannah Cemetery (formerly known as El Monte Cemetery) is meeting today to discuss the future of the cemetery which is experiencing financial difficulties. Apparently, $40,000 + is required annually to maintain the cemetery. The cemetery was founded in the 1840's and has more than 3,000 graves. The state has refused to grant historical status to the cemetery. "Pioneer cemeteries are a dime a dozen" is what the state told the board of directors. Neither Rosemead nor El Monte will enter the fray. If I recall correctly, names like Wiggins, Maxson and Durfee are to be found there. Gary Radcliffe