Maybe we sould give some background on this Memorial Project ...

It started with this post by Pat (aka cyber-sibes) >>>

Our new dogpark
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=131281

We finally got Star's tags and took her to the local Newport, RI, Dogpark ... It's not much to look at, just an area fenced off (only 4' fencing in some places) and filled with mulch. People bring jugs of water. There are about 3 benches. No trees.
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NO Trees?

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Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy
Pat, maybe some of you that frequent the dog park could get together
and get a few little trees planted.

How's about a "Sherman Memorial Tree & Bench - Eastern"??
We'll offer the First Pledge - Sign us up!
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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Just happen to have a number >>> He was out when I called.


by cyber-sibes >>>
I just got off the phone with Scott, and he said his phone & internet service have been out for two days, sorry he didn't get back to ya, Phred, but he couldn't! Now he's way behind, so I told him I would fill you in.
Here's the deal - the location of the dogpark is actually temporary. The Parks Dept. doesn't own the land, and it is slated to be demolished whenever the State gets around to building that new off-ramp from the highway there. He said he'd feel really bad if it got bulldozed under after only a couple years.
JoJoe & I are renting right now, and when we get our own place, we will buy a tree & plant it, but that may be a year or two away.

May I make a suggestion? I love the idea of having a tree dedicated to Sherman, and personally I think it would be nice if it got planted in the Findlay dogpark near the PT bench & trees...after all, that's where Sherman spent many, many happy hours. I assume PT pic-nics will continue to be held there, many of his friends would get to see the tree, remember him, and enjoy some shade. What do you think?
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by Phred >>>
Well ... ... It'd be nice if YOU & JoJoe could see the Memorial Tree;
but I could live with the Sherman Tree being in Findlay.

Gotta wonder if Mr. Timmy would "approve" another "challenge to mowing" inside the Park!
I can float the idea past him and see what he says ... haven't *bothered* him for Months!

Wonder if Sherman would mind sharing His Tree with the Lil Short Guy wiffa Fluffie Tail? (Bowser)
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Which leads up to Hancock Parks Director Tim's OK of the Project today >>>

"Memorials are always welcome and can fit in nicely. Trees, benches and picnic tables work well for the dog park, we would like to add more. Collect funds and write a check to the Hancock Parks Foundation; identify what you would like and the names to go on memorial plates. Perhaps we can add some other funds to your gift for bigger trees. I値l get with area manager, Kim Wickman, out there to start the planning. We値l pick trees and plant this fall. Other items can be ordered or built anytime."
/s/ Hancock County Parks Director Tim B. on 8/01/2007


The next step is ours - we need Donations ...
re-read Post #1.

THANKS for your Participation!!