Newsletters 2023
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2023 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2023-24 (Mar. ‘23 thru Mar.'24)
Allegiance Trucks Alexander, Joan Bolio, Zilda Clark, Randy & Kitty Cook, Lawrence Ettlinger Family James, Richard & Gail Martin, Peter & Isabella Martin, Harold & Jennifer Morissette, Tammy & Alan Power, Nathan Tower, Scott & Amelia
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1,965.00 Our donations are up 36% from last year, Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU
As most of you know we are a 501C-13 Tax Deductible Organization and operate without receiving Tax Dollars from the Town of Underhill. Thank You for your support.
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOC.; PO BOX 7, UNDERHILL, VT 05489
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2023 UPDATE
- Please check out our web site the address is: www.northunderhillcemetery. com There is also a link where you can look up a loved one that is buried in our Cemetery. We would appreciate a 5 STAR rating!!
·Our cemetery was cared for by Big Red Outdoor Services, Big Red has done an excellent job with mowing and trimming. Our total cost was $760 including the Fall clean up.
· We had one burial in 2023: Collette Richards
· We sold nine grave plots in 2023.
· Marc Maheux continues to do our mapping on a no charge fee and Marc has made it possible for us to list all the people buried in the North Underhill Cemetery, thank you Marc. To find these names go to our website and click on the heading: BURIALS AND PICTURES
2023 BUSINESS MEETING
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2023 Annual Meeting
May 6, 2023
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 6, 2023 at Allegiance Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:07am by Gail James, President.
Members present: Randy Clark, Brad Holden, Gail James, Kayla James, and Scott Tower
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
Form 990N needs to be filed each year in May. $1,443 in donations in 2022. 501-3(c13) tax exempt status. We have sold 15 graves in the past year and Randy is recommending this money be put into a CD which should earn a higher rate of interest. Our stock account is at $2,041 and hopefully it will be going up this year.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Gail reports that the fence has been viewed twice and it is looking good, so we did not spray more. Other members report being there recently and feel that it looks good and does not appear to have any lichen on it. Monuments that were sprayed also have a very improved look. We will continue to monitor over the next year and decide whether it needs another coat.
Report accepted
Sexton’s Report:
- Nick Bartlett mowed for us last year for $1,000 for full mowing and fall cleanup services
- Megan Brewer suggested a gentleman who might be interested in mowing. Randy contacted him and he is willing to do the mowing. Cost will be less than last year.
o Big Red Outdoor Services – he will mow for $80 per mowing (as opposed to $100 per mowing from previous company)
o He will also do the fall cleanup - $280
- Lots and graves sold in 2022
o 1 plot to Joanne Desany
o 3 plots to Brad Holden
o 3 plots to Martin & Julie Richards
o 1 plot to Cody Surprise
o 1 plot to brother of Cody Surprise
- Marc Maheux continues to do mapping free of charge
o Randy reached out but has not heard from him – hoping to connect with him soon
- Keep Murad’s option open to purchase some of their land
o Would need to be probed for ledge
- We have the same 144 names on our mailing list
- Report read and accepted
- Website – Randy did a little bit of updating, but it did not get the full update that was planned
Election of Officers – motion to allow the secretary to cast ballot for the list of officers for same slate of officers
- Acting secretary cast the ballot. Officers will remain the same for 2023
New Business:
- Mowing - $680 total for all mowing and fall cleanup by new mowing service.
- Mowing twice per month in May, June, once in July, August plus fall clean up.
- Grave Pricing
- Currently $800. Randy makes motion to raise the grave price to $840 based on 5% annual increase. Vote passed
- Liability Insurance
- Currently we are added on to Underhill Cemetery’s policy, we pay a portion of their policy in order to be a part of it. Vote to continue paying $100 to Underhill Cemetery to continue that – passed
- Mapping – Brad Holden says Mark can contact him and he is willing to take that on
- Website – Randy did some updating, and will share the login information with Brad and Sarah to continue updating.
- Trees – 2 maples out front. Brad noticed that woodpeckers have been damaging one of them significantly, and one has some dead pieces. Trees are in the town right of way so they are the town’s responsibility. He will get in contact with folks to take care of those trees.
- Brad did research and found maps and pictures of how the cemetery came to be. Books and records from the cemetery were also being housed in a tote at the town office and have now been transferred to the vault in the town office. Town office will work on restoring these records and scanning them to create digital files as well.
- Scott had someone ask about “green burials.”
- Brad shared information about how the state system works.
- Green burials were discussed and voted on NUC will not do green burials.
- We have money in the checking account that is not earning any interest.
- Randy would like to put some of that money in a reserve fund that will earn interest. He will discuss this with the trustees. Other members are in favor of this idea.
- David & Karen Laurie – bought 6 new plots this year. They expressed interest in being involved in the association. They will become new members (dues paid by Randy) Jimmy Black would also join.
Meeting adjourned at 10:47am
Respectfully submitted;
Kayla James
Kayla James, sitting in for Rick James
WARNING 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 7, 2024 at 9:00AM at Allegiance Trucks (formerly Clark’s Truck Center) Jericho, VT
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2023 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Web site
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2024 year
B. Grave pricing $880
C. Liability Insurance $100
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
www.northunderhillcemetery.com
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
2022 NewsLetter
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2022 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
Something interesting happened this year that we wanted to share with you.
In late April of 2022 we received a donation for the North Underhill Cemetery from a man in the state of Georgia, it turned out that he is the Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandson of George Olds, whom is buried in our cemetery. Here is a brief story and obituary, for Mr. Olds:
On October 16, 1780, a Native American raiding party returning from a successful raid on the settlement at Royalton, Vermont came upon a young man named Gibson, who the Browns had helped to recover from typhoid fever, and who was then trapping along the Lee River. They took him prisoner, but to secure his release, he offered to show the Native Americans where they could find several people whom they could take as prisoners, thus increasing their ransom money. He guided them to the high bank above the Brown’s cabin, but once the Native Americans were assured that he had guided them to the promised spot, they seized and bound him to one of their strongest braves. The band, about 12 to 15 in number, then stealthily approached the Brown’s cabin and secured Mr. and Mrs. Brown, as well as two little girls named Blood who were visiting them from Williston, as prisoners. At the time, there was also a tailor named Oldswho was at the Brown’s home sewing for the family. He spied the Native Americans approaching and was able to jump out a window and despite the arrows and tomahawks that followed him, was able to escape into the woods and make his way to the blockhouse on the Winooski River, where he reported the attack and begged the commandant to go to the Brown’s cabin or intercept the party on their way to the lake. Fearing either a ruse or through cowardice, he refused to do so. The commandant was later court martialed for his lack of action, but the result of that action is unknown.
The complete story may be found at:
History of Jericho, Vermont - Jericho Historical Society
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2022-23 (April '22 thru Mar.'23)
Allegiance Trucks Alexander, Joan Black, Jimmy Clark, Randy & Kitty Coffin, Sylvia Ettlinger Family James, Richard & Gail Laberge, James & Kristin Leach, Greg & Golodetz, Amy Martin, Peter & Isabella Martin, Harold & Jennifer Murad, Timothy & Joanne Swim, Warren & Marge
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1,443.00 Our donations are down 33% from last year, however we want to Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU
As most of you know we are a 501C-13 Tax Deductible Organization and operate without receiving Tax Dollars from the Town of Underhill. Thank You for your support.
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOC.; PO BOX 7, UNDERHILL, VT 05489
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2022 UPDATE
- Please check out our web site the address is: www.northunderhillcemetery. com There is also a link where you can look up a loved one that is buried in our Cemetery. We would appreciate a 5 STAR rating!!
· Our cemetery was cared for by Nick Bartlett, Nick has done an excellent job with mowing and trimming. Our total cost was $800 plus $200 for Fall clean up.
· We had one burial in 2022: Cody Surprise
· We sold nine grave plots in 2022.
· Marc Maheux continues to do our mapping on a no charge fee and Marc has made it possible for us to list all the people buried in the North Underhill Cemetery, thank you Marc. To find these names go to our website and click on the heading: BURIALS AND PICTURES
2022 BUSINESS MEETING
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2022 Annual Meeting
May 7, 2022
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 7, 2022 at Allegiance Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:03am by Gail James, President.
Members present: Randy Clark, Isabelle Martin, Brad Holden, Gail James, Sarah James, Kayla James, Megan Brewer, Tim Murad, Rick James, and Patrick Robinson.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
Form 990N needs to be filed each year in May. $2150 in donations in 2021. 501-3(c13) tax exempt status. Stuart Martin fund has been closed out because the bank was charging us just to have the fund. $7000+. Money transferred to the Wilma Clark Fund.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Sarah lead the effort to get the fence treatment of Wet + Forget was applied. The second treatment was applied in early summer 2021. Reports are the fence is looking much better.
Sexton’s Report:
There were three burials in 2021. Sally Bosely, Gerd Sommers, Walter Weir.
No lots sold.
Jim Driscoll mowed in 2021 at a cost of $800.00. He will not be mowing in 2022.
We still want to make sure the Murad’s know we want to possibly purchase the land adjacent to the cemetery.
Marc Maheux continues to do the mapping free of charge.
We have 144 names on our mailing lists.
Read and accepted.
Three new members have joined. Megan Brewer, Brad Holden, and Patrick Robinson. Welcome to our fine organization.
Old Business:
The James Family will re-apply another treatment of Wet+Forget.
Megan Brewer and Carl Ettlinger have offered to help out at the cemetery.
Cemetery log gets updated every year.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Scott Tower - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Megan Brewer, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad, Brad Holden- Sextons
Phil Cook – Trustee Emeritus
New Business:
Sarah and Randy need to work on the website updates. Sarah will get the website updated with Randy’s help.
Nick Bartlett will mow this year for $800.00.
Grave pricing to increase to $800. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are approximately $400 installed. Corner stone prices are subject to change more frequently.
We will again pay the Underhill Cemetery $100 to be included on their liability policy.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James
Secretary
WARNING 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 6, 2023 at 9:00AM at Allegiance Trucks (formerly Clark’s Truck Center) Jericho, VT
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2022 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Web site
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2023 year
B. Grave pricing $840
C. Liability Insurance $100
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING AFRIEND
www.northunderhillcemetery.com
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
2021 Newsletter
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2021 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
Carol Jean Morse, Served the North Underhill Cemetery Association for 40+ years as President, Vice President and Trustee.
Carol Jean Morse, 84, has finally officially retired. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 17, 2022, with her family at her side, and perfectly manicured purple nails, in the exceptionally compassionate and loving care of the staff at Helen Porter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born May 18, 1937 in Burlington, VT. She was the daughter of Julius and Thelma (Irish) Morse of Underhill, VT. She was a proud sixth-generation Vermonter, and the fifth generation of her family to grow up on the farm on Poker Hill Road in Underhill. A dedicated worker for her entire life, she learned to milk a cow at 3 years old and rarely took a break after that. “You rest, you rust!”, she often reminded us. (Note: Her niece Sarah often joked with her that this quote would be inscribed on her headstone, but alas, this was overruled by the rest of the family and therefore only made it here to her obituary.)
Carol graduated from Bristol High School in 1955 and went on to attend the Henry Putnam School of Nursing in Bennington, where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her first job after nursing school was at the Lund Home. She had many remarkable stories from her days at Lund. She truly loved working with children, especially babies, and continued to work in pediatrics for most of her career.
Carol started working at Pediatric Medicine when it opened in 1968 with Drs Tom Bates and Don Swartz at San Remo Drive. Pediatric Medicine moved to Timber Lane in 1973. Over the years other pediatricians joined the group and worked with Carol: Drs Buzz Land, Jack Long, Delight Wing, Fred Procopio, Bill Gerson, Denise Adams, Deb Hartswick, and Brad Friesen. She saw multiple generations of patients during her 40-plus years there. The doctors and staff threw an exceptionally memorable retirement party in 2003. Some of the dramatic representations of her interactions and mannerisms are still the stuff of family legends! She was extraordinarily dedicated to providing the best care possible, and she had a gift for remembering what seemed like every patient she ever saw. Even as her cognitive function began to decline at the onset of Alzheimer’s, she could recall names, dates, birthdays, how people were related to one another, and probably even something you casually mentioned in conversation 10 years ago.
For some reason, she really loved giving shots, so after her “retirement”, she started working again for the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. She worked hundreds of flu clinics and clipped more elderly toenails than we could ever imagine.
Although Carol loved working because of the fast pace and busy days, it was also incredibly important to her to make a difference in the lives of others, not only in her work but in her community. She treasured the friendships she made through her involvement with the Chittenden County chapter of Vermont Business and Professional Women and the First Congregational Church in Burlington. She generously gave countless hours of her time volunteering for organizations such as her church, Hope Lodge, the North Underhill Cemetery Association, and for special events such as First Night Burlington, the Vermont Mozart Festival and the Champlain Valley Fair. Between her nursing career and her community involvement, she was one of those people who could not go anywhere without running into at least one person she knew. She once ran into an acquaintance at Disneyland Japan.
She loved traveling, especially with friends and family. She was very proud to be a Vermonter and an American. She was able to visit all 251 towns in Vermont, all 50 states, and many other countries throughout her life. Some of her fondest memories were driving cross-country with her parents and sister in the 1950's, and an Alaskan cruise with her Cushman cousins in 2000.
Besides family, friends and adventures, Carol also loved life’s simple pleasures. On the rare occasion she sat down long enough, she enjoyed attending local theater productions and lectures. She loved wearing bright colors and festive seasonal attire/accessories, going out for ice cream, bingo, and her prolific vegetable garden. She will forever be remembered for giving thoughtful and practical gifts, being extra prepared, her to-die-for baked goods (her dinner rolls and ginger cookies were sometimes used as a currency for important family negotiations), that mischievous giggle, asking everyone if they’ve had their flu shot, and always, always telling it like it is.
Carol was predeceased by her parents and her sister Ruth Morse Taylor. She is survived by her nephews Richard D. James and wife Gail of Bristol, VT, Kevin M. James and wife Lori of Columbia, NC, Kyle A. James and wife Karen of Bristol, VT, great nephew Tyler James of Phoenix, AZ, great nieces Sarah James of Burlington, VT, Emily Fritz of Deep River, CT, Kayla James of Bristol, VT, special cousin Jeanne Cushman of Proctor, and her chosen family, Dr. Marshall “Buzz” and Donna Land of Shelburne.
Her family would like to thank the entire staff at Helen Porter for everything you have done for Carol and for us. Despite the challenges of her Alzheimer’s, it was your patience, kindness, competency, skill and- most importantly- your friendship that allowed Carol to have such an amazing quality of life during her several years as a resident there. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the sense of belonging she felt, and the peace of mind we had knowing that she was in such good hands.
Arrangements were handled by Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service in South Burlington. A burial will be held at a later date in the Morse Family Lot in the Mountain View Cemetery in Cambridge, VT.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Carol, please consider directing this to the Lund Home, 50 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 or the North Underhill Cemetery Association c/o Randy H. Clark, 64 Sugar Hill Road, Underhill, VT 05489. You can also honor her memory by eating ice cream for breakfast, reminding a friend to get their flu shot, or painting your fingernails extra sparkly.
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2021-22 (April '21 thru Mar.'22)
Alexander, Joan Brewer, Ross W Burke, Dorothy Clark, Emily Clark, Randy & Kitty Clark’s Truck Center
Heidenreich, Melody Iverson, Barbara & David Martin, Harold & Jennifer Keith, Patricia Martin, Peter & Isabella Morse, Alan Moscatiello, Jane Murad, Timothy & Joanne The MNP Trust Swim, Warren & Marge Vermont Ski Safety
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $2,150.00 Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU
As most of you know we are a 501C-13 Tax Deductible Organization and operate without receiving Tax Dollars from the Town of Underhill. Thank You for your support.
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOC.; PO BOX 7, UNDERHILL, VT 05489
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2021 UPDATE
- Please check out our web site the address is: www.northunderhillcemetery. com There is also a link where you can look up a loved one that is buried in our Cemetery.
· Our cemetery was cared for by Jim Driscoll, Jim has done an excellent job with mowing and triming. Our total cost was $800.
· We had three burials in 2021: Sally Bosley; Gerd Sommer and Walter Weir.
· Marc Maheux continues to do our mapping on a no charge fee and Marc has made it possible for us to list all the people buried in the North Underhill Cemetery, thank you Marc. To find these names go to our website and click on the heading: BURIALS AND PICTURES
2021 BUSINESS MEETING
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2021 Annual Meeting
May 1, 2021
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 1, 2021 via Zoom because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The meeting was called to order at 9:03am by Gail James, President.
Members present online were: Randy Clark, Tim Murad, Gail James, Sarah James, Kayla James and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted. There was a pause in the action as Tim Murad tried to join!
Treasurers’ report:
Form 990N needs to be filed each year in May. $1800 in donations in 2020. Down 22% from the previous year.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Sarah lead the effort to get the fence treatment applied. The fence is looking much better.
Sexton’s Report:
There were two burials in 2020. Manchec, Vincent Jean Paul and Carl Ettlinger
Three grave lots have been sold to Rachel Cairns, Trudy Ettlinger, Carl Ettlinger. The family of Mr. Ettlinger was very appreciative of the appearance of the cemetery.
There is another burial coming up in 2021. Gerd Sommers, our past Vice President, will be buried May 15, 2021.
Walter Weir will also be buried in 2021.
Jim Driscoll mowed in 2020 at a cost of $1299.50. Brad King and Alan Morse assisted with cutting and removing brush.
Marc Maheux continues to do our mapping free of charge.
We still want to make sure the Murad’s know we want to possibly purchase the land adjacent to the cemetery.
Alan Morse cut a lot of brush on the fence line. Alan may cut the brush on the south side as well. Brad King may assist in this project.
James Driscoll will mow this year.
We have 129 names on our mailing lists.
Read and accepted.
Old Business:
The James Family will re-apply another treatment of Wet+Forget.
Megan Brewer and Ettlinger son have offered to help out at the cemetery.
Cemetery log gets updated every year.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Scott Tower - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
New Business:
Sarah and Randy need to work on the website updates.
The James Family will check on the fence again and re-apply another coat of Wet+Forget.
James Driscoll will mow again this year for $800.00.
Grave pricing to increase to $770. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are $225 installed.
We will again pay the Underhill Cemetery $100 to be included on their liability policy.
Sarah will get the website updated with Randy’s help.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rickard D. James
Richard D. James
Secretary
WARNING 2022 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 7, 2022 at 9:00AM at Allegiance Trucks (formerly Clark’s Truck Center) Jericho, VT
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2021 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Web site
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2022 year
B. Grave pricing $800
C. Liability Insurance $100
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING AFRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
