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Standing Rock Cemetery

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 10, 2026Last meeting Aug 13, 20268 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Cemetery Liable for $100,000 Judgment

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Standing Rock Cemetery.

Briefing

May 14, 2026

Cemetery Liable for $100,000 Judgment

Standing Rock Cemetery reported that an appeal was rejected and that the cemetery is liable for a $100,000 judgment. Trustees also unanimously approved $26,000 in repairs and new siding for two maintenance buildings.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Cemetery Approves $6,950 Golf Cart Purchase

Trustees unanimously approved buying an EZGo gas golf cart from PR Sales for $6,950 to improve seasonal employees’ efficiency.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Trustees Review Finances and Office Renovation

Trustees discussed the cemetery office renovation and suggested contacting Doug Fuller about concerns regarding the office’s historical value. They also unanimously approved the February meeting minutes, financial statement, and vouchers for payment.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Cemetery Trustees Approve January Finances

Trustees unanimously approved the January 2026 financial statement and payment vouchers, with all three voting trustees recorded as voting yes.

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Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

Trustees Waive Foundation Fee

Trustees approved waiving the foundation fee for the Donna Mattison family after a burial-service dispute involving grave preparation and missing paperwork. They also delayed a decision on security-system quotes for the maintenance building area until another quote is received.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Cemetery Trustees Approve Routine Financial Items

Trustees approved the September 2025 financial statement and vouchers for payment. The meeting also noted that Roger Donell Jr.'s return remains unresolved pending a disability determination through PERS.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Urn with Partial Cremains Found

Cemetery staff found an urn containing partial cremains in a flower bed near the River Columbariums. The only identifying information was a tag bearing the name Timothy C. Messenger, and staff will seek additional information.

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Briefing

Aug 14, 2025

Cemetery approves repair to security lighting timer

Trustees approved having Thompson Electric repair the office-building timer that controls the lighted cemetery sign, rear security light, and interior candles; both listed votes were in favor. The cemetery also reported that MaryEllen Kline agreed to exchange one grave on the Kline lot for the grave mistakenly used on the Frank lot.

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