(GPR) pic # 2
Dave Snobelen is
explaining the function of
his great little machine to
Trish & Les, who are 2
cemetery project volunteers.
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(GPR) pic # 5
Ground Penetrating Radar
*this is a stone that was found
deep down in the soil, lost for
many years and was located
by the use of Dave Snobelen's
equipment.
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Volunteer Members
Les Mancell and Tom Millard
prodding for stones hidden under
the soil, discuss the techniques
to raise the stones to view.
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Augustus Cartier
Died Dec. 6th, 1889
Aged 41 years
*to be restored
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Yes folks, this is a grave site,
this tree has completely hidden and
grown around and over the upright
grave stone under it all.
**Fine example why we definitely
should not plant shrubs or trees in
our cemeteries.
** Stone will be destroyed in time if
the tree is not cut back or taken out.
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Why We "Don't" Plant Trees Or Shrubs
A Mistake Many People Make
This shrub is going to soon completely
surround this stone and probably ruin
either the foundation or the stone itself.
**The roots will crack the foundation
causing the stone to topple over.
**branches from the shrub will stain the
stone, of which most are not removeable.
**the roots can also ruin the foundation of
stones in the same vicinity
**this can prove to be a costly lesson
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Resetting a Grave Stone Topper
**Epoxy and some manpower
allowed this large, heavy "Cross"
to be returned to it's original
position for years to come.
**this epoxy product is very strong
& is used to seal the complete edge
of the topper where it meets the
grave stone.
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Pic # 1--Old Repair
"A Repair Can Last for Years"
**This old repair in Old St. A's, was
done many years ago, and is still
holding together in 2010.
**doing this has helped the stone from
being destroyed by lying in the grass
and soil and being run over with
lawnmowers, and cemetery vehicles.
**tis one of the reasons that this new
restoration project has taken flight.
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Pic # 2--Old Repair
"A Repair Can Last for Years"
**backside of the old repaired
tablet, shows the size and
repair much clearer.
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Pic # 2 close up view
"Caulking Sealants Deteriorate"
we've been told that when the
sealants crumbled, that rain & ice can
get in between the stone toppers and
the stones themselves. Then the wind
can slide the toppers right off.
**you can see from this close up that
the last bit of the topper is ready to
fall to the ground and probably be
broken beyond repair.
**whole stones can also slide right off
their foundations, causing serious damage
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Pic # 1 full view
"Caulking Sealants Deteriorate"
Example: How Tops of Monuments are Ruined.
**checking this stone found the old sealant had
crumbled and let the weather elements in
causing the top to slide and fall.
**broken into 2 pcs., will cause more work
**steel peg & epoxy to be used
**will assemble and re-attach to stone
**Vandalism is quite often the cause of
toppers being damaged also.
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" Looks Good, But Sinking "
**this stone is a fine stone in very
good cosmetic condition
**but it is starting to slightly tip and
is slowly sinking on one side into
the earth.
**will have to be watched for further
problems
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