[HistoricCemeteries] Regional Headstone Conservation & Repair Workshop

[cbcemetery at att.net]

Hello,
Here is a press release for our workshop with Jonation Appell.This is an outstanding opportunity for people in our region to attend aworkshop with one the best masons in the whole country. I hope that youwill help us publicize this unique event. 

Thank you,
Becky Soules

REGIONAL HEADSTONE CONSERVATION & REPAIR WORKSHOP – AUGUST 10, 2009
MARSHFIELD PIONEER CEMETERY, COOS BAY

For Immediate Release:
June 21, 2009
COOS BAY, OR –
TheMarshfield Pioneer Cemetery is pleased to present an opportunity tolearn from noted mason and historic stone conservator Jonathan Appellon Monday, August 10, 2009 beginning at 10 am.  Mr. Appell will beoffering a full day workshop on headstone conservation andrestoration.  He is the founder of New England Cemetery Services ofWest Hartford, Connecticut, and a board member of the AmericanGravestone Society.  Mr. Appell may also be available for additionalconsultation.  Please contact us in advance to arrange for services.Learn more about his expertise and workshops at<http://www.gravestoneconservation.com/gravestone-conservation.asp>.

Thiscemetery conservation workshop will be held at the Marshfield PioneerCemetery at 7th & Ingersoll, adjoining Marshfield High School, inCoos Bay, Oregon.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and thereis a suggested donation of $30.  For more information, or to register,please call 269-7832 or email cbcemetery at att.net.

Check out thenew website of the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery designed by students atSouthwestern Oregon Community College<http://cbcemetery.home.att.net/>.

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Contact:
Becky Soules
(541) 269-7832
cbcemetery at att.net
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