LA,
This Saturday is tree cutting Saturday. I went to the cemetery last Saturday and
noticed the farmer has his crop out of the surrounding fields so it looks like we may get
more trees out this Saturday than I originally thought. If anyone would like to come and
help with the trees, I would be happy to have you there. The folks cutting the trees will
be there at 10:00. I plan on being there earlier.
As far as headstone work, the work days will be October 13th and 27th beginning at 9:00
am. I have an obligation on October 20th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in Avon and am unable to get
out of it. There is no running water, no restrooms or electricity at Mount Hope. I have
17 gallons of water up there so far and hope to bring more this week and next. If any of
you could bring water, that would be great.
Rick - thanks for giving the cemetery location. It is on the south side of 700N on a
rise. There is no access road. You simply just drive up on the ground. There had been a
church there, but it is gone, so park in the front area of the cemetery. If any of you
need specific instructions, please email me directly. Living in Plainfield, I normally
drive over to Danville and straight up SR 39 through Lebanon and Frankfort. It probably
would be faster to get on I65, but I like the ride through the country. The intersection
of SR 39 and 700N is on a curve. If you are heading north on SR 39, you will turn right.
If heading south, your will turn left. If you are coming on I65, you may take the
Rossville exit which is SR26. Go east to SR 39, turn right. 700N is 2 miles south of
that intersection. You can reach it from SR 75 as well.
As far as lunch is concerned, if you want to bring your lunch, that is fine. Like I
said, there are no restrooms. There is no public restroom in Rossville - only at the
restaurants. There is one at the gas station at the corner of SR 26 and SR 39, but the
last time I went there, there was no lightbulb. I suggest going to Trece's Restaurant
in Rossville. It's a nice place and they have good food.
Be sure to bring tampers, shovels, buckets and brushes as well.
I cannot tell you how much I truly appreciate your help with this project. I can only
hope I will be able to return the kindness. I will enjoy meeting you. It's always
nice to put a face with a name.
Let me know if you have any other questons.
Cathi
"L.A. Clugh" <LAClugh(a)insightbb.com> wrote:
Say Cathi,
Are you all set for a workday on Saturday?
LA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cathi Taylor"
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:06 AM
Subject: [INPCRP] Mount Hope Cemetery
Everyone,
> So, tentatively, I am looking at either the first two Saturdays in
> October for workdays or the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays. If you folks would
> pencil one of those Saturdays on your calendars and let me know which
> one you prefer, that would be great. I have to coordinate the cemetery
> work around my grandchildrens' activities. I am sure you understand
> that statement.
Anyway, let me tell you about the cemetery and the surroundings. The
cemetery does not have an access road. It is surrounded by farm land on
the west, south and east sides. The church/school building is long gone.
It is 7 miles north of Frankfort and 2 miles south of Rossville. There
are no bathrooms, running water or electricity. Rossville does not have a
town restroom and the one at the gas station does not have a light in it
(at least it didn't the last time I tried to use it). So the usable
restrooms are in two restaurants. It is on a slope and when it rains a
good amount, one can get stuck in the mud. Trust me - I have gotten stuck
twice so far. We could either have a cookout at the cemetery or go into
Rossville for lunch. Please let me know your preference.
The location of the cemetery is approximately 2 - 3 miles east of SR 39
off 700 N. If is on the south side of the road. There is no sign. The
speed limit is 40 mph on 700 N and it can feel like a roller coaster ride,
but it is a typical country road.
Well, that is all I have for now. I will keep you posted. Once again,
THANK YOU for the support, ideas, and labor offers. Oh, by the way, I
don't live in Ohio. I am a native Buckeye but presently live in
Plainfield, IN.
Cathi
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