It's not just a cemetery, it's an Extreme Fire Hazard Area
Grand View watcher Lisa Burks spotted this sign making the rounds outside the cemetery last weekend.
From what I could see, the grass continues to turn brown, with patches of weeds here and there. Many of the trees are turning brown, and one that I could see appeared to be completely dead.The majority of the color inside Grand View these days comes from artificial flowers that have been left at previous city-sponsored limited visitations. Although, oddly enough, there are some brilliantly flowering vines growing near the front gates, indicating that there is still some life left in the old girl.
More photos at her flickr page.
Meanwhile, still no word from City Hall on when the twice-a-month visitations will resume, though a staffer I spoke with last week said it's looking like mid-August (at least September, according to the city's Web page today)-- officials have to decide whether to clear the hazardous dry growth themselves or hire a crew.