The spring newsletter for the historic Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum in Toledo, Ohio.

1. CEMETERY & ARBORETUM
SPRING 2012 newsletter
DIRECTOR dialog
The mild winter and early spring have
resulted in the Cemetery being greener
and more colorful as early as anyone can
remember. We began our lawn maintenance
in March. Our trees and flowers are as much
as a month ahead of schedule.
The mild temperatures slowed the tree
removal scheduled for this winter, however,
a significant number of our trees that were
in poor condition have been removed and
the work will be ongoing until the initial
removal plan is completed.
Committees of the Foundation Board
are actively studying our next steps in the
restoration and enhancement of Woodlawn.
The Buildings Committee is assessing and
developing an Action Plan for all eight of
our buildings. This planning will continue
into the summer.
The Lakes Committee is securing input from
the Ohio EPA, the Corps of Engineers and
other agencies and resources to establish the
best conceptual plan possible to improve and
maintain the lakes. We are also participating
with the Toledo Botanical Gardens on their
current lake renovation project.
We will continue our efforts to have
Woodlawn looking great this spring and
summer. Our entire team is hard at work.
Our appeal seeking your financial support
for the Foundation was sent out in April. It is
my hope you will respond and help provide
us the resources to continue to move our
plans forward.
Respectfully,
Lawrence F. Sloane
CEMETERY & ARBORETUM
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2. 2012 INITIATIVES & EVENTS
WOODLAWN WALKERS
Wednesdays, May 2nd – October 3rd, 9:00 a.m.
Whether you’re interested in a stroll or a power walk, join us each
Wednesday on a two-mile path around Woodlawn. Drop in for one
week or all four months.
BIRDS OF WOODLAWN
Fridays, May 11 – October 5th, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Benjamin Dougherty Dana Marie Bogart
Join us each week as we document the Birds of Woodlawn. From migrating
to nesting birds, we will explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn.
From beginners to experienced birders, all are welcome. Please bring
binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Note that inclement weather
Summer
may cancel a walk. HISTORY INTERNS
TREE AND TOMBSTONE TOURS Woodlawn would like to introduce our two Summer
Spring: Sunday, May 20th History Interns: Dana Marie Bogart and Benjamin
Fall: Sunday, October 7th Dougherty. Throughout the summer they will be
The many family stories contained within its gates are literally etched in researching our buried treasures of the Civil War and
stone. Our Tree and Tombstone Tours are the ideal opportunity to enjoy both Toledo’s Industrial Pioneers. These interns will help
the season and history: 90 minutes of leisurely walking, accompanied by our in developing docent and field trip training materials.
knowledgeable naturalist historians through our arboretum. (This event is They will also be assisting at upcoming public
free and open to the public.) programs. If you have any related materials or stories
PEDAL TOURS that would aid in their research please call the office.
In partnership with Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments and DANA MARIE BOGART
promoting National Bike Month, pedal tours will create opportunities for Completing her bachelor’s degree in history this
people to explore their neighborhoods and cities by bicycle. Woodlawn will spring from Bowling Green State University.
be offering two pedal tours.
What interests you about this internship?
BIKES, BIRDS AND BLOOMS I am looking forward to researching about local
Sunday, May 20th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. people involved in a national event and paying tribute
Join us on a four-mile scenic bike ride through Woodlawn Cemetery. The to them and their families. History is much more fun
winding paths lead you through beautiful spring flowering trees and habitats when you can connect local stories to it.
rich with migrating birds. At scenic outlooks along the route our guides will
help us discover what is around us. Bring binoculars if you have them. What interests you about the Civil War?
The Civil War interests me because everyone was
ART, ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY
involved in the Civil War in one way or another so
Thursday, May 31st, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
somewhere there is always a story to be told.
Join us on this bike tour for a sampling of the art, architecture and history
of the family mausoleums of Woodlawn. BENJAMIN DOUGHERTY
Substitute Teacher with a Social Studies degree from
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Lourdes University.
Monday, May 28th
Join us as we honor the war veterans of Woodlawn—including some What interests you about this internship?
who served in the Civil War—with a memorial service and family I was instantly attracted to the internship due to
celebration. Refreshments will be served following the traditional Woodlawn’s significance as a landmark and final
ceremony, which features the blowing of taps, a twenty-one gun resting place of some of Toledo’s most prominent
salute, music, marching and more. individuals.
MONTHLY SUMMER EVENING STROLLS What interests you about the Pioneers of Toledo?
Second Thursdays of June, July and August, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. I am interested in the Pioneers of Toledo because they
Join us for a twilight walking tour through the grounds of the cemetery. let us know where Toledo came from and how it was
Over approximately 90 minutes, our guides will lead us on the discovery shaped by these very different people as one looks at
of history, art and nature. each of their life stories.
WOODLAWN Thomas Baither J.B. Leboutillier HISTORIC Peggy Brown Nil Gallagher J.B. Rorick EMERITUS Charles Brumback
CEMETARY Nil Gallagher John Lewis WOODLAWN Byron Choka Ed Hill Virginia Shaw TRUSTEES Judd Johnson
ASSOCIATION Lynn Jacobs Percy Rankins FOUNDATION Beatrice Daniels Beckett Kimble Dee Talmage George Jones
Walter Krueger Mike Young Fred Folger Dokk Knight Fred Treuhaft Tony Knight
Kay Foster John Lewis Mike Young Tom Webb
Tim Foster
CEMETERY TEAM: arry Sloan, Executive Director; Jennifer Hart, Customer Service Administrator; Roy L. Hayes, Family Service Advisor; Jim Sniegowski, Superintendent;
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Charlie Foster, Family Service Advisor; Cheryl A. Hooten, Office Manager; Patricia Toneff, Director of Community Outreach

3. Women’s History Volunteer
Information Meeting
thank you
To these donors for their generous support to the
Tuesday, May 22nd at 5:30 pm 2012 Fiscal Year General Campaign.
Join us to learn about a Volunteer Position at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Edna M. Allison Dave Liggins
Joseph and Marion Ambus Darlene Limmer
Woodlawn Women’s History Ambassadors: Discover a great way
to foster your passion about women’s history while helping to Apartment Services Inc. Roman Lusby
preserve the past for the enjoyment of future generations.Your Leoda F. Aten Harold Macklin
efforts are an opportunity to empower young girls (with our Thomas and Karen Baither Gordon M. Mather
recently launched Girl Scout program) by introducing them Carl Baldwin Mary Mather
to strong role models from the past. Meet new people, share Rita B. Barbour Kern George McKisson
information, and learn the wonderful contributions the women Mrs. Anderton Bentley George Medill
of Woodlawn have made. Thomas Bentley Donald and Louise Mennel
Mary Bevington Dave and Jan Merrell
Come see how this program can fit anyone’s time schedule and
Gerald Bick Herbert and Carolyn Metzger
make an impact in keeping women’s history growing.
Doris A. Bickford Holly Metzger
Meeting will start in our conference room at 1511 West Central Samuel Bishop Lisa Miles
(across the street from our main office), followed by a brief tour. Bliss Bowman Tommie Miller
To register or if you have any questions please call Benjamin Brown James Moore
Patty Toneff, 419-472-2186. Mary Elizabeth Brown Virginia B. Northup
Robert Brown Peter Orser
Charles Brumback Kenneth R. Orwig
Berkley and Mary Helen Bush Bernice Owczarzak
Nancy Butler Michael E. Patnode
STREAM Donna Darper Burr
Anna Carr
Paula Patterson
Rudolph Peckinpaugh
AND LAKE Cheryl L. Call Abe Pereira
RESTORATION John K. Clement Ellen L. Pethe
WORKSHOP Deborah Davidson Margaret Pittman-Hadley
Ruth Dinkins Barbara J. Price
Woodlawn would like to thank Dave Derrick from the U.S. Army Donald L. Solomon William Rathbun
Engineer Research and Development Center and Cherie A. Blair, Supporting Organization Barbara Reed
the Maumee RAP Coordinator of the Ohio Environmental David D. Dodge Lorine M. Reid
Protection Agency, for sharing their time, talents and expertise at Betty Bradley DuPont Jay and Mindy Romanoff
a Stream and Lake Restoration Workshop held on April 3rd at John and Irene Ehrmin Gary Schnitker
the cemetery. Dorothy Ellis Daniel Schwyn
Ms. Blair showed how Woodlawn has potential to be part of Dr. and Mrs. Gregor Emmert Mary Shirey
an International Restoration / Local Implementation outreach Gretchen Fluke Ruth Sing
program, with a commitment to restoring the 43 Great Lakes Areas Frank Warren Glann Lawrence F. Sloane
of concern. Woodlawn locally is part of the Maumee Watershed Paul Goldner Jeanne Smith
and the Great Lakes Watershed on a larger scale. This watershed Carolyn Greene Jane Snyder Aloe
drains almost 200,000 square miles with a shoreline 4,500 miles John and Michelle Grigore Victoria Souder
long. As an Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes region, this Christina Gustafson Jean Southard Hoffman
location is a framework of partnerships, goals, targets, and measures J.L. and Linda Heinl Norman Thal
with possible funding sources already established. Lois Herzog Barbara Thierwechter
Mr. Derrick showcased how similar stream restoration projects June Hubbard Patty Toneff
with healthy habitats were reestablished. By developing stream Karpus, Scott Company, P.C. Jane and Parker Tracy
bank plantings and changing water flow, a system is designed Mary Keidan Turner Vault Company
to handle sediments, establishing a naturalized system. A project Andrew Klein Steven L.Vannest
underway at Toledo Botanical Garden was featured, providing Walter Krueger Yvonne C. Waters
an excellent model and highlighting potential partnership Pete and Ruth Krumhansl Mary Witte
opportunities. George and Stepper LeBoutillier Eunice Wolfe
Board Member and Committee Chair Mike Young, who initiated Anita Lehman Women Alive Coalition
this workshop, is researching partnerships to start the initial site Mrs. Howard Lewis Robert P. Zimmerman
inventory process. The workshop provided concrete steps toward Allan J. Libbe Steve Zuber
making this part of our ten-year master plan—the restoration and
beautification of our streams and lakes—a reality.

4. We are pleased to introduce our new “Living Memorial” service
A truly thoughtful way to honor the memory of your loved ones.
This service includes:
• Flowers blooming bursting with color
• Installation of the flowers on burial site
• Watering, fertilization and weeding
• End of season clean up
For single sites the bed size will be 2 feet in length and 1 foot in width. On double
sites the bed size will be 4 feet in length and 1 foot in width. Placement will be in
front of markers that are at the head of graves and behind markers that are placed at the
foot of graves. The summer care season will be from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Please complete the order form below and return along with your payment. As always,
you may order fresh cut flower arrangements for any special day. Do not hesitate to
contact our office with any question.
Single bed (2’x1’)...... $150.00 + $25.00 installation (one time charge) = $175.00
Double bed (4’x1’).... $225.00 + $35.00 installation (one time charge) = $260.00
.
Fresh Cut Flowers..... $30.00 per arrangement
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Service Name(s) of Deceased Section Lot Grave(s) Qty. Price Total
Single Bed 2’x1’ $175.00
Double Bed 4’x1’ $260.00
Special Day
$30.00
Date ___________
Special Day
$30.00
Date ___________
Special Day
$30.00
Date ___________
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