Margaret Cemetery Fund

MARGARET CEMETERY FUND

By JACKIE SHULTZ

The Margaret Cemetery bank account is still in the black with many thanks to some generous donations at Reunion 2010 and memorials received since then on behalf of Jeannie Crumley and Bill Moore.

Hired hands for up-keep on the cemetery from September 2010 to June 2011 amounted to almost $900.  Because I am not physically able to do as much free labor as I have in the past, I have to depend on hiring outside help to assist with the mowing, cleaning, etc. The checking account, as of June 2011, has just over $1100, but as the weather permits, I will be hiring more help this summer (2011) to clean out the dead trees and brush from the west side. We had all of the ground mowed short before the wild flowers came up and now that they have finished blooming it is time to start mowing again. However, with these unusual 100 degree plus days, no one needs to be down there on a lawn mower. As soon as we get a few cooler days, I will arrange for hired hands to start mowing and cleaning up brush.

The CD's total to just over $13,000.  The CD's are not used for maintenance, but are held for reserve. Interest on the CD's (approximately $200 total) roll over into the checking account to help cover yearly expenses.

It is sad, but all the contributors outside of family are now gone. Please remember our dear loved ones who are buried at the Margaret Cemetery and continue to contribute to the care of their graves.

Many thanks to you all for your continued support.