Woodlawn Cemetery in Fairmont will be hosting a one-day, hands-on workshop in gravestone preservation. On Saturday, May 2, 2009   Mr. Jonathan Appell will be showing how to repair old gravestones, slow or reverse weather-related deterioration, and stabilize stones which have begun to lose their integrity. Cost for the workshop is $50.00 which includes lunch. Please respond by April 15, 2009. Woodlawn, located in one of Fairmont's older neighborhoods, is 186 years old and has examples of stones in a variety of listing, sinking and disrepair. There is also an area in which African-American gravestones are in very poor condition. Appell will use these stones to demonstrate various techniques and products to help restore and maintain these stones.  If you are interested in attending the workshop, or have any questions, please contact Gena Wagaman, Superintendent, at 304-657-1813 or email gwagaman@verizon.net