I don't mean to piggyback on your specific request to Jeannie, but if there
are no laws that require the developers to identify all potential graves by
non-invasive ground surveys (GPR, etc.), then perhaps interim to getting
something legislated, would it be possible to request to speak to some sort
of conference of state judges? Perhaps the judges are just ignorant of
these kinds of matters and need to be better educated so that when they have
cases come before them they have an opportunity to insert a little common
sense!
Perhaps they have a newsletter or alumni letter or something that someone
from INPCRP might write a small piece about these concerns. It has to be
better than nothing. Until they're made aware, they'll keep approving these
petitions to relocate the cemeteries not knowing that no one knows how many
graves are there or where exactly they are located.
Sue
----- Original Message -----
From: <Jb502000(a)aol.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 6:46 AM
Subject: [INPCRP] Allen-Jenkins Cemetery ????
Jeannie,
Does the DHPA or the DNR have any say as to whether Pyke Funeral Home
completely digs up all of the Bodies buried in the unmarked graves, or do
they
just take the word of the Funeral Director and let it go. I would think a
State
Archaeologist should be on the site at cost to the Developers to make
sure
the job is completed. Or will they be putting in a basement, or septic
system
and "Suddenly" discover they missed one. Pyke is not noted for following
the law
to the letter. The New Stones ordered by the same Court Order Exhuming the
bodies in 2001, have not been placed yet, nor do I believe they will.
Being a
licensed Funeral Director gives you a paper saying you will follow the
Law, But
it sure doesn't guarantee it. Does anyone check to make sure the job is
done
correctly, or does the court order "Guarantee" it will be done according
to the
Law???. Pyke-Calloway says the Developers say no one cares about the
cemetery. Well last night I received a call from a Lady that has a
daughter buried
there, needless to say she is quite upset, and so are many others. Pyke is
talking about getting out of the mess because of the calls from as far
away as
California. He is located in Memphis, which is a very small town. His
business
will suffer more than likely if he goes thru with it. The Developers are
getting
the ground ready, but they don't come up before the Plan commission until
May
13, 2005 for approval. Word is out that there wont even be standing room
at
the hearing. I would like an answer as to whether the DHPA or the DNR can
or
will see that all Remains are removed, or will it just be guess work.
Jeannie
do you have access to the Date the move is Scheduled for.???
Jack E. Briles
INPCRP Coordinator
Harrison-Floyd-Clark Co's
Po Box 444
New Albany, In. 47151
(812) 282-6585
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