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work on Joseph Cemetery for Eagle Scout projects
Blaze's project of landscaping and clearing all the brush out was the first project that took place. During his project, he and eight volunteers cleared brush and added dirt to the sunken graves. Donated granite headstones were added to the five unmarked graves. Four large brush piles were taken out of the cemetery and surrounding area. A gravel path with steps from the road and a burial directory book were created. Blaze would like to thank Jamie Walker for donating the granite headstones and Paul Turner for donating the gravel that was used for the walkway and steps. About 67 man hours were needed to complete the project. Tate's project of re-fencing the perimeter of the cemetery was worked on and completed shortly after Blaze's project was completed. Strong fence is needed to keep the wild game and grazing livestock out of the cemetery. During Tate's project, he removed old barbed wire fence and aging rock buck corners. He then built two new wood corner posts and five strands of new barbed wire at the request of the landowner's ranch manager. He connected the new fence to the entry gate that was installed in 2007. A new metal sign was created and put next to the cemetery entrance. He and three volunteers worked about 40 man-hours to complete the project. Tate would like to thank S & S Welding and Fabrication in Kamiah for donating the labor to make the sign and Sam Magee for donating the cost of the sign material. Tate would also like to thank Marianne Lindsey for donating the wood used for the corner posts and the barbed wire. The two Eagle Scout service projects have helped preserve some history on Joseph Plains and make the cemetery a pleasant place to visit again. Come check out the newly cleaned up Joseph cemetery, sign the visitor's log and learn some history of the area. The cemetery is ready for the next 100 years. 
Blaze, left, age 17, and Tate Berdoy, right, age 15, at the Joseph Cemetery. They did some cleanup and renovation work there as their Eagle Scout projects. Photo by Brad Berdoy. |
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