Hi everyone, I think the interview is scheduled for Saturday morning. Sam ----- Original Message ----- From: Kay Richter To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 4:39 PM Subject: cemetery in disrepair Ms. Reveley, Hello. My name is Kay Richter and I am a freelance reporter with the Wilson County News. I would like to meet with you and discuss the state of the cemetery, as well as any restoration projects that you are helping to organize. I feel that an article will raise attention to the issue and perhaps be able to find funding for such projects. You can reach me on my cell phone at: 210-***-*** or by this e-mail address. thank you, Kay Richter ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarah To: Kay Richter ; James A. Rodriguez ; Alamo Masonic Cemetery Task Force Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 6:59 PM Subject: Re: cemetery in disrepair Hi Kay, Thanks for writing! I will be happy to get with you. The latest word is that James Rodriguez with the deMolay, and manager of the Scottish Rite Temple, is working with the Alamo Masonic Lodge #44 to set up a Work Day. He said he was happy to coordinate some volunteers from the 27 local Masonic Lodges and their youth groups if there is an organized effort to clean up the cemetery. James has said he cannot speak for "the Masons", only do his best to encourage people to volunteer for this project and is hopeful that we can get a good response. As you know, there are Wilson, Karnes, and Atascosa County Masons in the cemetery, so perhaps we can mention that to the Masonic organizations covered by your paper. James has been very helpful, and I am encouraged by his enthusiasm. Perhaps when he gets back with me after meeting with Alamo Lodge, and seeing what interest there is with the deMolays and the other Masonic Lodges, I can have more details for you. My next project? We have a bit more to do, but the genealogists that I have met online because of the Alamo Masonic Cemetery are working towards getting a Texas Historic Cemetery Designation for this one, State Historical Markers for the more notable residents, VA markers to replace the ones for the missing and damaged veteran markers, and replacement of the stolen State Historical Marker for the cemetery. THEN, I want to get with the Fairview Cemetery Association to see if they are interested in getting their cemetery designated as a Texas Historic Cemetery. About 12 years ago I helped record all the graves with the Extension Homemakers, and now that there is a Historic Cemetery program, we need to get it designated. There's another cemetery in Floresville that needs some attention as well...the Canary Islanders. I'll call you this weekend. Thanks again! Sarah Reveley "The Cemetery Lady"