October 10th was a gorgeous Saturday to be working on improving the appearance of Old Village Cemetery.  Approximately 35 people enjoyed the cool air while working under the blue skies as they traversed all areas of the cemetery.  Weed trees were removed on both the millpond and alley sides.  Headstones reappeared as sumac was chopped down.  Many horizontal headstones were freed from encroaching sod. Several hidden headstones reappeared near the edge of the millpond bank as sod had totally covered them for several decades.

Thanks needs to be given to volunteers from Rolling Thunder, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brighton Area Historical Society and community members.  Volunteers were treated to a wonderful lunch consisting of rollup sandwiches and chili, compliments of Sharon and Bert Kisak of the Yum Yum Tree.  Saint Paul’s opened up their restrooms and community room for warming and lunch.

May 1, 2010 is the final cleanup before the rededication of Old Village Cemetery.  This ceremony will occur four weeks later during the Memorial Day weekend.  Please reserve these dates so that you can participate in these important civic activities.

Pictured: Volunteer Mercedes Ferreyra works at uncovering overgrown grave markers.