1. Fall work day will be Saturday, Oct 13, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Spring work day will be Saturday, April 13, 2019. Volunteers are needed for these events. Bring tools to work with (gloves, shovels, rakes, saws, trimmers, etc.) We bring lunch to share with each other and enjoy some fellowship time. You need to be mindful there is no electricity or water/restroom facilities at the site. Lawn chairs are advisable for that needed rest at lunch. What is involved: We trim bushes and trees, rake leaves, remove vines from fences, spread dirt, clean ( brush ) and / or repair tombstones, repair fences, etc. Basically anything to make the cemetery look better. 2. Next Annual Meeting will be in August 17, 2019 at the Cayce Baptist Church at 2:00 pm (The church is located approximately 1 mile north of the cemetery at 4070 Cayce Road) 3. Please remember that New Salem Cemetery is supported only by membership fees and donations. Any funds along with name, address, phone number ,and e-mail should be sent to New Salem Cemetery Corp., 655 Cayce Road, Byhalia, MS 38611 Membership fees $20.00 per person annually Contributions of $25, $50, $100, $250, etc Memorial Gifts Honorary Gifts 4. If you would like to receive reminders of events sponsored by the New Salem Cemetery Corporation Please send e-mail address to president@newsalemcemtery.org 5. If you have any old photos of New Salem Cemetery burials, families or individuals please let Mary Rose know by email. crose02@comcast.net Also appreciate any info of family ancestry that can be added to a history repository. |
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