Kent’s Pioneer Cemetery is looking for more volunteers

The Kent Pioneer Cemetery volunteers need more members if they are to continue their mission of restoring and maintaining Kent’s oldest cemetery.

Pioneer Cemetery dates back to 1810 and includes the final resting place of Eva Haymaker, whose family was the first to settle in Kent.

Volunteers typically “adopt” a grave or family plot, clearing it of weeds and perhaps planting flowers or other foliage in time for Memorial Day.

Anyone interested in learning about the cemetery or participating is welcome to attend the group’s meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Kent Historical Society, 237 E. Main St. Refreshments, including adult beverages, will be served.