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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=179221222-16112008>Thanks Glen,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=179221222-16112008>Here's a page from the Oregon Historic Cemeteries
Commission. <A
href="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/CenturyMemorial.htm">http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/CenturyMemorial.htm</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=179221222-16112008>Ronda</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=179221222-16112008><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000
size=3>Century Memorial Markers </FONT></STRONG>
<P align=left>by W. Paul Henderson</P>
<P align=left>Most Oregon cemeteries have many unmarked graves or ones marked
with the all too common small metal upright marker. These rusting obstructions
to mowing left by funeral homes, seldom offer any legible information but seem
to serve as the poorest of a memorial. Sextons continually return them to a
standing position because they are all that many souls have left to show of
their time here on earth; that is if they are lucky to have any marker at all.
The Marcola (Oregon) Pioneer Cemetery Association here offers a new
consideration that is a cost effective and attractive alternative to these
rusting bits of metal.</P>
<P align=left>Mr. Curtis Irish of Marcola developed this very durable method of
memorialization for our pioneer cemetery. The presentation is simply the name,
birth and death dates, stamped in to a stainless steel plate mounted in
concrete. We call this easy to maintain alternative a "Century Memorial Marker,"
because we have every reason to believe it will last a hundred years and much
longer.</P>
<P align=center><A
href="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/CenturyMarker.tif.TIF"><IMG
height=100
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/CenturyMarker.tif_small.gif"
width=124 border=2></A></P>
<H5 align=left>The materials that you will need for this project are: </H5>
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<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>14 to 16 gauge stainless steel for nameplates (approximately
3 1/2" to 4" wide and 12" long) </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>60 lb. bag ready-mix concrete per marker </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>Portland Cement or hardness extenders (additive glues)
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>concrete form with inside measurements 11" x 13" x 6" deep
</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<P align=left>The form we used was made of a doubled 2" x 4" frame with a loose
plywood bottom. Screws or a strap can be used to hold the frame together. Keep
the screws to a minimum, because you will want to take the form apart to release
the marker later. A coating of petroleum jelly on the inside surfaces of the
form will help keep the concrete from sticking.</P>
<H5 align=left>Tools needed for this project: </H5>
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<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>drill with large bits or a punch for creating holes in the
anchor wings </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>burnishing wheel for drill or fine sandpaper </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>hacksaw or shears to cut stainless steel </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>large hammer </P></TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>rubber mallet </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>concrete edging tool </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>set of alpha/numeric stamps </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>small coal chisel for dashes birth-and death dates
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>masking or duct tape </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>small combination square and a straight edge ruler
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>bending tool </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>2 heavy duty clamps </P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>a piece of wood large enough to span across the stainless
</P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=baseline width=42><IMG height=15 hspace=13
src="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/images/awillbu1.gif" width=15></TD>
<TD vAlign=top width="100%">
<P align=left>a solid work table to clamp to or a large padded vice to
avoid marring stainless surfaces </P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<H5 align=left>The procedure to make a Century Memorial Marker is: </H5>
<P align=left>Give the face of the steel a uniform burnishing and keep the
burnished grain going in one direction. This will hide future scratches. If you
prefer a mirror finish keep a protective covering on the steel all though the
stamping process.</P>
<P align=left>Make a template to use as a guide. Use a piece of paper and a
typewriter or computer to indicate where to stamp the letters and numbers. Your
marker will be more professional looking if the information is centered and the
letters properly spaced.</P>
<P align=left>Center and tack down template with masking tape or duct tape.</P>
<P align=left>With the stamp set and hammer, stamp over the information on your
template. Remember to always stamp the name and dates on the stainless before
bending down the anchor wings.</P>
<P align=left>The faceplate of the memorial will be 6" after you bend the anchor
wing down at right angles to the face. Before bending, drill a 1" hole or
several smaller holes on each end of your stainless steel plate to assist in
holding the marker into the cement.</P>
<P align=left>Bend your stainless steel 3" on each side of the faceplate and at
right angles to the faceplate using a bending tool. These bent end wings will be
used as the anchor sections. Make sure that the stainless is protected from
scratching and securely fastened while bending.</P>
<P align=left>Bend over the outside corners of the anchor wings to assist in the
anchoring of the stainless steel plate into the concrete.</P>
<P align=left>Premix the concrete and pour into the form. Be sure to tap the
form with a rubber mallet on all sides before and after placement of faceplate
to remove air bubbles.</P>
<P align=left>Before setting the faceplate into the concrete, remove any
protective coverings and the template.</P>
<P align=left>Set the stainless steel faceplate wings down into the concrete
making sure it is centered.</P>
<P align=left>Use the edging tool to finish the surface of the concrete around
the faceplate, taking care not to get any on the steel. Have damp rags close by
to wipe off the faceplate as needed.</P>
<P align=left>The curing of the concrete depends greatly on the temperature and
humidity, so do not be in any hurry to release the block from the form for at
least a few days.</P>
<P align=left>The completed Century Memorial Marker will weigh about 65 pounds
after it is cured. It is recommended that two people move the marker around, so
be careful not to hurt your back.</P>
<P align=left>The placement of the Century Memorial Marker in the cemetery will
require as shovel, a tarp or other groundcover to put the dirt on, a whiskbroom,
a spray bottle with distilled water and some rags dampened with the distilled
water for cleaning the marker. Always clean the marker in the same direction of
the burnishing because even a small grain of sand could scratch the faceplate
surface. A coat of paste wax before placement may help prevent some of this
potential scratching.</P>
<P align=left>If you have any questions you may contact me, W. Paul Henderson,
by e-mail at <A
href="mailto:henderson4pc@earthlink.net">henderson4pc@earthlink.net</A>.</P><A
href="http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/CenturyMemorial.htm"></A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> or-roots-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:or-roots-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>glenkc7mbm@comcast.net<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:09
AM<BR><B>To:</B> or-roots mail list<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [or-roots]
inexpensive headstones<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Ronda & Julie</DIV>
<DIV>You may check with the Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission about
headstones, I have heard that some cemeteries that had had headstones taken for
there metal are replacing with a brick type headstone with the information on
the deceased imprinted in the brick.</DIV>
<DIV>And Ronda ThankYou for your veterans Thank You I am a Vietnam
Veteran.</DIV>
<DIV>Glen Jones Portland</DIV>
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<DIV class=signature id=signature>--<BR>Glen A. Jones</DIV>
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