Walker1 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 This is the main problem. Most people that are buried there families are also deceased and no one is left to care for their graves. The residents of this area need to come together to help out since no one owns the cemetery, there are no caretakers and not much interest from the public to help out. I wonder if the Jaycees, Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary would all have a work day. If one club, family, church, organization or person would spend 1 hour a week up there it would make a big difference. We all need to help out if you want this to be a reality. I'm shocked that the people that live around it have never helped either. If that was in my neighborhood I would go over and do what I can when I could You shouldn't make such I factual statement unless you know it to be true, as I live very near the cemetery and for several years I mowed and weeded in the cemetery by myself without asking and/or receiving help from anyone. The only thanks I got was from Mr.Lindsey and Mr.Hassan and my neighbors. I didn't do it to have my name or picture in the paper but I only did it to make my neighborhood look better. I quit mowing and weeding after I broke a couple of my own mowers and a weedeater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 That's a big problem we have, equipment. Whether it's an individuals or the cemetery's, those stones are unforgiving! I know it's a little late but thank you for caring for what you did to get it to where we are now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich00 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society Folks at the new Rumbarger Preservation Society have been are working hard to develop a plan to: Establish a Trust Fund for professional maintenance of the cemetery. Beautify Main Street by transforming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borninabarn Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I am a decedent of people in the cemetery,,,I started tracing my family history and found out that my Great Great Grand Father was killed in the mine explosion on March 23 1896,,,the mine that was by the Du Bois mall,,,I have found an article from the courier express,,,in the library that states "If this town EVER forgets about these men who's lives were taken from them in such a horrible way,,,this town should be FOREVER be ashamed....If I had known his grave would not look like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycat Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Wow isn't it cool when you find out stuff like that? I have no relatives in this cemetary but, live and work close to it. I walk up around there a lot, they are doing good things lately up there.Would love to help out on the 9th but, am working until 5:30 a.m. and don't know how long everyone will be up there. I probably wouldn't be able to come until around 2 if anyone is still going to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycat Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 A lot of progress being made up there. To all who are doing it, a big "thank you" its so nice to see attention being paid and the place getting a well needed spruce up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madre Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Certainly is getting a lot of attention PS...when we get our old weedeater fixed, we have a brand new one here, if needed. Just have to find the time to take the old one apart and rework it a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Wow isn't it cool when you find out stuff like that? I have no relatives in this cemetary but, live and work close to it. I walk up around there a lot, they are doing good things lately up there.Would love to help out on the 9th but, am working until 5:30 a.m. and don't know how long everyone will be up there. I probably wouldn't be able to come until around 2 if anyone is still going to be there. Crazy, There will be someone there after two, maybe not the whole group but at least stop by and look around, you never know what you might find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Certainly is getting a lot of attention PS...when we get our old weedeater fixed, we have a brand new one here, if needed. Just have to find the time to take the old one apart and rework it a little. Thanks Madre, all donations of time, money, and equipment are appreciated... although space is a concern for equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I am a decedent of people in the cemetery,,,I started tracing my family history and found out that my Great Great Grand Father was killed in the mine explosion on March 23 1896,,,the mine that was by the Du Bois mall,,,I have found an article from the courier express,,,in the library that states "If this town EVER forgets about these men who's lives were taken from them in such a horrible way,,,this town should be FOREVER be ashamed....If I had known his grave would not look like this Born, We agree the Cemetery shouldn't be like this and that is what we are working toward. Have you been able to contact anyone from the Society to see what might be able to be done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 This is the main problem. Most people that are buried there families are also deceased and no one is left to care for their graves. The residents of this area need to come together to help out since no one owns the cemetery, there are no caretakers and not much interest from the public to help out. I wonder if the Jaycees, Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary would all have a work day. If one club, family, church, organization or person would spend 1 hour a week up there it would make a big difference. We all need to help out if you want this to be a reality. I'm shocked that the people that live around it have never helped either. If that was in my neighborhood I would go over and do what I can when I could. Gold, That's what we'd like to do, get individuals, groups, co-workers, etc to take a week ( maybe you could have a group workday that week or you could stop by anytime that week and do what you could) but it's tough going. Trying a GoDuBois Day and how many people are able / wanting to make it? Organizations many times are made up of elderly people who want to help but can no longer mow or people who are busy with other activities.... We'll just keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Can't wait till I see what this cemetery really looks like as I never imagined it was eight acres. Only thought it was just a small old cemetery along the highway. Walls? Wondering how big/long? Will be very interesting to look @ the old tombstones, too. I always find myself imagining life back then. Cando, Look forward to seeing you there. How many other GoDuBoisers (Spelling???) do we have so far??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Another problem we have is who is the "descendant" who gets to say what happens to great, great, whoevers grave? I want flowers there! No, I'm related to him too and I don't want flowers but we need to fix his headstone! I'm his second cousin once removed and I say his stone is fine! Any suggestions ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Whoever wants to put up money and erect a headstone, fine. No one will. I would avoid a lot of flowers because they make it harder maintain with mowing, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Whoever wants to put up money and erect a headstone, fine. No one will. I would avoid a lot of flowers because they make it harder maintain with mowing, don't they? Some people may not want a new stone, or even the old one fixed, but whose call is it? As for flowers, would be more work but if someone "adopts" that grave and takes responsibility ( and takes it seriously ) the the flowers won't be a problem/ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich00 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society WJAC-TV Report on the Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society. http://www.wjactv.com/news/28411061/detail.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejay Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Round of applause for the Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society. Great public relations news item and you're on the right track. Please do not cut down any more trees or shrubs unless absolutely necessary. Plant more .. that is what gave that cemetery character years ago. I have relatives buried there including a grandmother I dearly loved. I will have to re-check and see what condition her gravesite is in and do whatever is needed there myself. Plus, I'll step up and donate $ 100.00 to the Society right now if they'll post an address ... and I dare others to do the same .... maybe not that much, but whatever you can afford. It all helps. Consider yourself challenged ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderPost17 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society Location: 534 S Main Street Mailing Address: PO Box 264, DuBois, PA 15801 Phone: 814-661-4596 Email: rcpsduboispa@gmail.com Facebook: Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society, DuBois, PA 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization Bluejay, Here's our info, thanks for kicking the challenge off ! The removal of the trees was definitely filled with mixed feelings. As a wise person once said, "They are what brought John DuBois to this area! " but they were too big for the places they were in. Hopefully those are all that will be removed and the possibility does exist for more to be planted. You can also check us out at www.findagrave.com. Pictures of all the graves are posted so you'll be able to see your grandmother's. Don't forget about the GoDuBois workday at the Cemetery on Saturday, July 9th at 9. Hope to see everyone there! There should be someone there tomorrow ( at least for awhile ) if anyone wants to stop up and work, talk, or just walk around. Many thanks to everyone who has been working very hard keeping the grass under control. If you haven't been there for sometime, stop in. I think you will be very surprised at how it looks. Thanks again Bluejay for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hats off to whom ever mowed the grass at the cemetary. I came by yesterday and it really looked nice. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cando Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 My check for $50 is ready to be mailed out tomorrow am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejay Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 OK folks. Show your support. My check goes today to Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society Location: 534 S Main Street Mailing Address: PO Box 264, DuBois, PA 15801 The amount doesnt matter ... send what you can ... it all helps The challenge to contribute continues ..... let's all chip in I was able to view my grandmothers headstone this morning at http://www.findagrave.com/ If you have relatives or friends buried at Rumbarger you can do the same. It is easy and free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumbarger Cemetery Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 A community workday is scheduled for this Saturday July 9th. Bring your mower, clippers, chain saw, shovel or weed eater. Even one hour of work makes a big difference. Anyone can show up at any time to help out. You pick what you want to trim. If you can't make it Saturday, you can go to the cemetery any time on any day to help out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderer Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hope this was a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cando Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 OK, we'll try it this way...Saturday, July 9th... Who's interested in coming to the "GoDuBois work day at Rumbarger Cemetery" ? The obvious answer Paul got this am was "No thanks, not me." If you're afraid of hard work, well, maintenance is not that hard. If you're afraid of cemeteries, well, you must be watching too many scary movies - plus it's daytime! If you could've showed up but didn't, well then, you're just plain heartless. While I was there today I couldn't help but think of all the hard-working people back in the olden days. I felt proud helping out today. By the way, I claimed an area my family will mow/weed on a regular basis. I hope more people will step forward to give the Rumbarger Society & volunteers a break they so deserve. Amazing what has already been done! I can see how a few more helping hands could mean the world to them. What a beautiful view & it's so peaceful up there. Make it an ongoing beautiful place with just a small piece of your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The obvious answer Paul got this am was "No thanks, not me." If you're afraid of hard work, well, maintenance is not that hard. If you're afraid of cemeteries, well, you must be watching too many scary movies - plus it's daytime! If you could've showed up but didn't, well then, you're just plain heartless. While I was there today I couldn't help but think of all the hard-working people back in the olden days. I felt proud helping out today. By the way, I claimed an area my family will mow/weed on a regular basis. I hope more people will step forward to give the Rumbarger Society & volunteers a break they so deserve. Amazing what has already been done! I can see how a few more helping hands could mean the world to them. What a beautiful view & it's so peaceful up there. Make it an ongoing beautiful place with just a small piece of your time. Just plain heartless?? really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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