To the Editor:

We must keep moving forward toward the goal of restoring the Enterprise Cemetery grounds to the beautiful place it has been in the past. Although my wife and I no longer own property in the cemetery district, the Enterprise Cemetery is the final resting place of four generations of family members. Much has changed since the land for the Enterprise Cemetery was donated by Alonzo Wagner over 100 years ago, but it remains that burial grounds are a reflection of the community.

The current condition of a cemetery full of squirrel holes and lack of green grass is unacceptable. While steps have been recently made to restore irrigation and manage squirrels, much more oversight is needed to implement a credible ongoing and responsible maintenance plan which addresses current funding, annual expenses, and future improvements.

Voters in the Enterprise Cemetery District must assume individual responsibility for the task of maintaining the integrity of this piece of history for both past and future generations by voting on the cemetery board positions on the May 19 ballot. Votes for both Pat Willis and Perry Davis in the May 19 election will ensure that solutions to current conditions will be explored and acted upon. I support Pat Willis and Perry Davis for these important cemetery board positions. Both Pat and Perry have the time, dedication, and experience to guide positive changes for the cemetery district. It is time to move forward!

Ron Wagner

Talent