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- Mark Kreps' Work Notes -
4/5/2011 Our second workday is planned for Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Heath Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. The transformation at the Heath Cemetery has been truly wonderful and far exceeding my imagination. It has truly becoming a grand beauty that any on the Heath Family or other descendants could be proud of. Each of workers that have worked in the Heath Cemetery should know they have been part of this great team effort. We sincerely thank each one of you, in whatever capacity. Last Saturday we were blest to have great weather to work in. Clearing brush and the haunting undergrowth of trees was undertaken. Unraveling some mysteries at these cemeteries always seem to take place, as a 4 line poem was found at the base of a missing marker. The poem would tell us the sex and perhaps hint to the age of that individual. Also using our imaginative artistic talent in developing and restoring the topper to gatepost. Everyone must have got a great nights sleep after a terrific workout at the Heath Cemetery this past Saturday. Those who can make it this Saturday be at Heath Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. The weather forecast for this Saturday has a chance of rain, but living in Indiana one would expect as much. We may need to park at the bottom of hill like last week.
Just in case you didn't know the Heath Cemetery is located at the corner of Proctor Road, 325 W and 350 S. To get there Go straight to the end of Hoyt where it ends at old 67 which heads to the Muncie by-pass. Turn right and as you pass the Tomlinson Cemetery on your right, pass Horsebend Road, slow down as you pass the bridge, and turn right (west) onto 350 S. Go straight to the end of 350 S which is about 1/4 mile. This T's into the entrance of the Heath Cemetery. There is a grassy and sometimes muddy path up a hill to get to the Heath Cemetery. A vehicle can go up if it isn't too muddy. Last week most parked at the bottom of hill along No Name Creek. Bring you favorite work gloves, a shovel and a bottle of water. The Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Committee works with Delaware County township trustees to restore Delaware County abandoned pioneer cemeteries. No cemetery experience is needed, volunteers receive training on site. For more information, contact the DCHS at 282-1550.
Mark Kreps, Chairman
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