Potter Cemetery

Potter Cemetery celebrated its rededication!! Congratulations to Sue Donovan and the other trustees for their work in getting a historical marker in the cemetery. Sue and her team planned and executed a great event on Sunday, September 17th with music, raising of the flag and a 21 gun salute (and musket salute too).

All of the stones have been restored and are absolutely beautiful thanks to the efforts of Dave Carter and his team.

Thanks to the Andy Clark from the Monroe County Historical Museum and Bill Saul for shuttling attendees to the event. It is a LONG walk otherwise.

Thanks to Andy & Phyllis Vanderbush, the Carleton VFW, Rick Danes, Carleton American Legion, Brian Egen, the Dodsworth Duo, Senator Dale Zorn and to all that attended to make such a memorable day.

Plaques made from walnut from trees felled in the cemetery were presented to individuals and groups who helped make the restoration of Potter Cemetery possible. Our president, Mike Van Wasshnova accepted the award for GSMC. See photo to right.

The best part of the day was when Sue Donovan was given her plaque, she received a standing ovation! Well done and much deserved, Sue!!

Mark Armbruster & Sue Donovan near the recently uprighted tombstone for Royal Potter

Several markers have been cleaned, repaired, and put upright. See below for a great example!

Julia & Roswell Flint's marker- as found when the Potter group was able to get into the cemetery (on left) and again once the group was able to do their magic! This stone was adopted by GSMC in Florence Wilson's memory. Thanks to Sue Donovan for an updated photo (Sep 2015).

Friends of Potter Cemetery is now on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FriendsofPotterCemeteryAssociation. Check their webpage for the work/visitation schedule.
Gov. Snyder signed HB 5404 to prevent landlocking of cemeteries in MI on Dec. 31 at 5:26 pm. It has been filed with the Secretary of State and is now PA (Public Act) 525 of 2012 with immediate effect.

Many thanks to Rep. Dale Zorn, his staff, including John Manor, Sen. Richardville and all the legislators. And to former, and now deceased Rep. Kate Ebli, who first took on this cause with us. The votes in both houses were unanimous and now it is law!