Volume 30, Number 1 January 2014 Eagle Cane Project News · Robert Grimm, 162 Webbs Mills Road,...

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President’s Message...................................2

MWCA Chapter Reports............................3

Treasurer’s Report.....................................5

Af iliate Reports..........................................5

Volume 30, Number 1 January 2014

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Eagle Cane Project News

CANE PRESENTATION CEREMONY: Friday Nov 8, 2013 in the Hall Of Flags was a wonderful opportunity to honor some of Maine’s veterans. With help from Maine’s irst Lady, Ann LePage and the Director of Veteran Affairs, Peter Ogden, we presented 19 canes to veterans representing each branch of the service with duty spanning from WWII to the War on Terrorism. One gentleman had a surprise show of support and gratitude from his family in Pennsylvania. A van load drove up for the presentation. Another Vet had his ive daughters there to thank him for his service, while another had ive generations in attendance. The carving community was represented by Norma Wing, Thon Palmer, Chuck Friis & Herb Blake, Norm Devonshire, Kathy Webster, Jim Wade, Dee Cote, Dale Carlisle (a New Hampshire carver) and Chuck & Luke Perry. Each carver has their own style of carving and personalizing the canes so there was a wonderful display of diversity and talent. Picture are available on the MWCA Facebook page (photos, albums, Hall of Flags) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.484581791656620.1073741832.184594704988665&type=3

Submitted by Herb Blake

Norm Devonshire presenting double blue ribbon walnut cane to retired Navy SEAL Robert Foley

(see Eagle Cane Project, page 6)

January 2014 The Maine Carver

The Maine CarverA Monthly Newsletter of the

Maine Woodcarvers Association

mainewoodcarvers.org

MWCA is dedicated to the education, promotion, and advancement of artists who express themselves in wood

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

President, Norma L. Wing, PO Box 41, Vienna, ME 04360 (207) 293-3725, [email protected]

Vice Pres., Robert Moreau, 289 Haines Corner Rd., Livermore Falls, ME 04254 (207)897-6840, [email protected]

Secretary, Nicole Moreau, 289 Haines Corner Rd., Livermore Falls, ME 04937 (207) 897-6840, [email protected]

Treasurer, Barbara McCutcheon, 13 Liberty St. Fair ield, ME 04937 (207) 453-6048, [email protected]

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE

Charles R. Friis, Past Pres., 7 Second Ave., Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-2436, [email protected]

George Roy, 2 Chickadee Ave., Jay, ME 04239 (207) 897-5378, [email protected]

REPRESENTATIVE TO NEW ENGLAND WOODCARVERS, INC.

Paul Durant, 9 Roy St., Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 332-3247, [email protected]

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

Carver Street Carvers Barbara McCutcheon, 13 Liberty St., Fair ield, ME 04937 (207) 453-6048, [email protected] Coastal Carvers Karen Knowles, 15 Crawford Dr., Bath, ME 04530 (207) 443-3262, [email protected]

McGaffey Mountain Wood Carvers Hariph Smith, 53 Highland Heights, Winthrop, ME 04364 (207) 377-6002, [email protected]

On the Border Carvers Dee Cote, Littleton, ME (207) 538-1870, [email protected]

Poland Spring Carvers Robert Grimm, 162 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, ME 04071 (207) 655-2563, [email protected]

South Coast Carvers Paul Durant, 9 Roy St., Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 332-3247, [email protected]

Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers Steve Hatch, 71 Packard Road, Peru, ME 04290 (207) 320-0144, [email protected]

Top of Maine Carvers Thomas Cote, 8 Summit St., Limestone, ME 04750 (207) 325-4258, [email protected] Maine Wood Carvers Association shall not be held accountable for typos and other errors appearing in The Maine Carver

President’s Message

By Norma L. WingEmail: [email protected]

H appy 2014, Everyone! New Year’s is seen as a chance to start anew. We all come up with the regular resolutions for the upcoming year

(losing weigh, etc.), but here are ten things to consider, that are proven make you happy:1. Savor Everyday Moments - Pause now and then to smell a rose.2. Avoid Comparisons - Instead of comparing ourselves to others, focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction.3. Put Money Low on the List - The more we seek satisfactions in material goods, the less we ind them there.4. Have Meaningful Goals - People who strive for something signi icant, whether it’s learning a new craft or raising moral children, are far happier. 5. Take Initiative at Work - When we express creativity, help others, suggest improvements, or do additional tasks on the job, we make our work more rewarding and feel more in control.6. Make Friends, Treasure Family - Happier people tend to have good families, friends, and supportive relationships.7. Smile - Even if you weren’t born looking at the glass as half-full, with practice, a positive outlook can become a habit.8. Say Thank You - People who express gratitude are healthier, more optimistic, and more likely to make progress toward achieving personal goals.9. Get Out and Exercise - Exercise may be just as effective as drugs in treating depression, without all the side effects and expense. 10. Give It Away, Give It Away Now! - Make altruism and giving part of your life, and be purposeful about it. Listening to a friend, passing on your skills, celebrating others’ successes, and forgiveness contribute to happiness. No wonder carvers are so happy!

Norma WingPresident

[email protected]


Chapter meetings are open to all MWCA members (regardless of chapter af iliation) and the public. Attending other chapter meetings is a good way to meet other MWCA members and exchange ideas.

Coastal Carvers

Submitted by Karen Knowles

Coastal Carvers ended the 2013 year with a Holiday dinner and gift swap at the Wades. Thanks to all of you for making this a special afternoon with plenty of delicious food and a fun gift swap. Hugs to Jim and Barbara, for their hospitality and keeping us together and toasty warm. We will start the new year on Saturday, January 25 at 1pm at the Wade’s home. Carol Durgin will be teaching a hands-on woodburning project. If you are planning on participating please bring a woodburner,a red ball point pen and sandpaper (200 to 400 grit). The wood, pattern and colors will be provided. Happy New Year!

McGaffey Mountain Wood Carvers

Submitted by George Roy

12/04/2013 Meeting at 6:00 at Vienna Community Center. We had twelve members in attendance. Everyone was working on carvings; Justina carving a Scotty Dog, Steve carving a Golf Ball FAce, ARt carving a Sea Turtle, Chuce carving a Boat, Jim carving a Santa Caricature, Norma drawing feathers on her Eagle Cane Head, Rob carving a Chickadee, Thon carving an Eagle Cane Head, Angel carving a Scotty Dog, Ed carving a Baby Duck, I’m carving an Eagle Cane Head. Clyde brought in carving wood for anybody that wanted some. We discussed our Christmas Party and are haveing a pot luck dinner and gifts for our drawing that are carving related. Justina baked a Red Velvet Cake and Jim brought in Cookies.

12/18/2013 We had our Christmas Party at the Vienna Community Center. Norma, Angel and Thon set up a nice table arrangement. Members attending were Hariph, Rob, Art, Jim, Justina, Steve, Ed, Angel, Thon, Norma, Peg and myself. For food we had Small Meatballs cooked in Pineapple and Green Peppers, Chili, Corn Bread, Chicken, Chips, Pasta Salad, Cookies, Baklava, Blueberry Cake, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Hot and Cold Drinks.

MWCA chapter reports Steve carved tiny trees with numbers under the stand and signed them for the drawing for gifts and we all kept them. Everybody likes their gifts. We had a very good time. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our next meeting will be January 18, 2014. Steve will be teaching us how to carve a Scotty Dog.

Poland Spring Carvers

Submitted by Stanley Tanner

THE SECRETARY’S TALE OF THE 21 DECEMBER 2013 GATHERING OF THE POLAND SPRING CARVERS

‘Twas the shortest day (or the longest night) when the Poland Spring Carvers gathered for a long meal and a short meeting. We began with a meal and a long period of silence (very unusual!). The semi-of icial meeting was called to order when everyone had had enough to eat to last for a while; President Robert Grimm presiding, at 1:03pm. The Secretary’s Tale of the previous meeting was read. MSC to accept the tale.The Treasurer’s Report was given. A letter from the Ricker Memorial Library, acknowledging the Club’s gift of $100.00, was read. MSC to accept this report.

OLD BIZ:

The location of the MWCA show is still to be determined. The date in August was approved at the last MWCA meeting. The projection seems to favor holding the show on the same weekend as the L/A Balloon Festival, and to use a Lewiston location. It was noted that Jan Oliver won the tree-toppper, donated by Jim Irish, and raf led off by the Library. Since she is in England, Jim took the tree-topper home to keep it for her.

NEW BIZ:

Inquiries have been received from Harrison and from Gorham about children interested in wood carving. Are we interested in having them attend a meeting? The discussion concluded that a family member would need to be present at all times, and that we would provide

(see Chapter Reports, page 4)


some guidance, but not full instruction. It was noted that we will need to elect of icers at the next business meeting. We proceeded to propose persons for our of icers in a very raucous fashion. They are:

President: Robert Grimm Vice-President: Charles Perry Secretary: Stanley Tanner Treasurer: Jim Irish

This portion of our gathering adjourned at 1:43pm, so that we could re-visit the food table and replenish our energy. The food table held Moose Chili (Spicy!), Sweet and Sour Carrots, Salad and Fruit (How did that get in here?) Apple Crisp and Cream Puffs (That’s more like it!), as well as the usual cookies. Discussion Item for our next meeting: the club display for the MWCA show.

Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers

Submitted by Justina Hatch

Streaked Mountains Christmas party was a success. Thank you everyone for the wonderful food and enjoyable time. Wood carvings for show and tell varied from polar bears, bark houses, characters and snowmen. Rent for the church will be paid in January, leaving a balance of $62.66. We will also be donating $89.00 to the Food Bank. There will be no meeting in January as many of our members have prior commitments. We will resume on February 8th at 1pm. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Chapter Reports from page 3

PRESENTATIONS: Chuck Perry presented canes to Maj. Gen. John Libby and Joseph Armstrong on Oct 19th at the Sanford American Legion’s “Witness to history in honor of Vietnam, canes carved by Luke Perry, Bob Perry, Chuck Perry.

CANE PROJECT RECORDS: Great news – with the 8 Nov Cane Presentation, three carvers from New Hampshire picking up a total of 12 names and the hard work of others whose names you see here regularly, we have brought the total unassigned request count down to 11 on 8 Nov. Since then we have gotten new requests so our current unassigned request backlog is at 25.

SUNDAY 10 NOV. 2013 SALUTE TO THE VETERANS – Lewiston Colisee: Henry St. Pierre of Lewiston hosted a show for veterans and invited MWCA advertise the Eagle Cane Project. Sue and I met a number of very interesting people and were able to enjoy much of the show.

Eagle Cane Project from page 1

Major Gen. Libby

(see Eagle Cane Project, page 6)


Treasurer’s ReportFinancial Report

December 1, 2013- December 31, 2013

Checking Account Beginning Balance $4507.66

INCOME: Membership Dues 133.50

December Income 133.50 EXPENSES:

Albison’s Printing, Inc. 120.39Newsletter-Norma Wing 40.00 Service Charge 5.00

Dec ember Expenses 165.39 Checkbook balance $4475.77

Eagle Head Cane Fund

Beginning Balance $2405.04

Interest .51

Ending Balance $2405.55

Education Fund

Beginning Balance $1921.47

Interest .41

Ending Balance $1921.88

Details of any transaction is available from the Treasurer, Barbara McCutcheon

MWCA Affiliates reportsKennebeck Karvers

Submitted by Loyd Clark

Kennebeck Karvers is still going strong & members are working on various projects for the Christmas season. We have gained some new members since the end of the UMA Sr. College Fall carving class. It’s fun to see them enjoy carving and improve as they do more....the same as we all have done as we gain more con idence in our own ‘abilities’ and try to do more...the only way to improve...do more carving. As Don Mertz (the WoodBee carver & a CCA member) says, “Would be carvers would be carvers if they would carve wood.” If you’re not familiar with his work, look him up on the web...he’s got some interesting info & projects on his web-site. We’d like to wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the new year bring us all new, fun carving projects and sharp tools. So much wood, ideas, and tools and...more time to do them. <;oD


CELTIC TREE ASTROLOGYRowan - The Thinker

January 21 - February 17

Celtic tree astrology recognizes Rowan signs as the philosophical minds within the zodiac. If you were born under the Rowan energy, you are likely a keen-minded visionary, with high ideals. Your thoughts are original and creative, so much so, that other’s often misunderstand from where you are coming. This sometimes makes you aloof when interacting with others as you feel they wouldn’t understand where you are coming from anyway. Nevertheless, although you may appear to have a cool exterior, you are burning within from your passionate ideals. This inner passion provides inner motivation for you as you make your way through life. You have a natural ability to transform situations and people around you by your mere presence. You are highly in luential in a quiet way and others look to you for your unique perspectives. Rowan pairs well with Ivy and Hawthorn signs.

Birch - The Achiever December 24 - Jan 20Rowan - the Thinker January 21 - February 17Ash - The Enchanter February 18 - March 17Alder - The Trailblazer March 18 - April 14Willow - The Observer April 15 - May 12Hawthorn - The Illusionist May 13 - June 9Oak - The Stabilizer June 10 - July 7Holly - The Ruler July 8 - August 4Hazel - The Knower August 5 - September 1Vine - The Equalizer September 30 - October 27Reed - The Inquisitor October 28 - November 24Elder - The Seeker November 25 - December 23

Source: www.whats-your-sign.com

SATURDAY 25 JAN 2014 CANE PRESENTATION – CRYSTAL LAKE ICE FISHING DERBY, GRAY, ME: This derby was established to support Maine Veterans and over the past 4 years has donated over $50, 000 dollars to the USO. Additionally, money has been donated to Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Youth and Trout Restoration Programs and to area schools. This winter the USO, using derby funds, rented the Portland Polar Express for a day to give veterans and family free rides. We will be presenting four canes – carvers needed if you are interested. We offer our thanks to everyone who supports the Eagle Cane Project. We certainly couldn’t continue to show our gratitude to Maine’s Disabled Veterans without you. Please contact me if you would be interested in creating a cane for the Project.

Herb Blake207-841-5927

Joseph Armstrong

Eagle Cane Project from page 4


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Members (non-professional*) are permitted one free 1/8 page advertisement in any month. ALL other advertisements are chargedaccording to the following schedule:

1/2 page ad = $20 per month - $240/yr (1/2 pg is approx. 3.25” x 9.5” or 6.5” x 4.75”) 1/4 page ad= $10 per month - $120/yr (1/4 pg is approx. 3.25” x 4.75”) 1/8 page ad= $5 per month - $60/yr** (1/8 pg is approx. 3.25” x 2.25”)

*A non-professional does not sell carvings**A page ad approximates a business size card Payment for advertising, made by check made out to Maine Woodcarvers Association, must be received in advance by: Barbara McCutcheon, Editor in Chief 13 Liberty Street Fair ield, ME 04937

The Maine Carver accepts advertisements without making any guarantees implied or otherwise as to the quality of products or services advertised, or delivery of these products/services.

Editor in Chief: Barbara McCutcheonEditors/Coordinators: Norma Wing & Marcia BerkallContributors: Herb Blake, et alDesign & Layout: Norma WingPhotographers: Norma Wing, et al

All members receive a newsletter on a monthly basis. However occasionally a double month issue is printed, e.g., during the summer when there is little news or the post-show issue. If you do not recieve the newsletter contact our Newsletter Editor in Chief:

Barbara McCutcheon, Editor in Chief (207) 453-6048 or [email protected]

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A voice in running the organization through your vote, attending meetings and running for officeThe opportunity to network with other Maine wood carvers A free Carver Profile on MWCA’s website and a link to your website Information through your free subscription to MWCA’s monthly newsletter “The Maine Carver” One free business card size ad per year in “The Maine Carver” Lower registration fees for MWCA Seminars Bird and Study Collection available for loan through MWCA’s Curator of Birds Books, Magazines, Videos, DVDs and Pattens available for loan through MWCA’s Library

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Chapters

CARVER STREET CARVERSEvery Tuesday, 1-3 PM(207) 453-6048, Barbara McCutcheonSeton Village Senior Center, 1 Carver Street, Waterville, ME

COASTAL CARVERS4th Saturday, 1 PM(207) 563-2034, Jim WadeD&L Printers, Route 1, Newcastle, ME

McGAFFEY MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6-8:30 PM(207) 377-6002, Hariph SmithVienna Community Ctr. Kimball Pond Rd, Vienna, ME

ON THE BORDER CARVERSEvery Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM(207) 538-1870, Dee CoteDee’s Workshop, Littleton, ME

POLAND SPRING CARVERS1st Friday & 3rd Saturday, 1:00 PM(207) 655-2563, Robert GrimmRicker Memorial Library, Maine St., Poland, ME

SOUTH COAST CARVERS4th Tuesday, 7-8:30 PM( 603) 332-3247, Paul DurantWoodcrafts, 25 Fox Run Mall, Goslin Rd, Newington, NH

STREAKED MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS2nd Saturday, 1:00 PM(207) 320-0144, Steve HatchEast Sumner Congregational Church East Sumner, ME

TOP OF MAINELast Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM(207) 325-4258, Tom Cote’8 Summut St., Limestone, ME


Barbara McCutcheon, Editor in Chief13 Liberty StreetFair ield, ME 04937

MAINE WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATIONwww.mainewoodcarvers.org

Af iliates

BRIDGTON CARVERSEvery Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm(978) 290-1879, Beth & Bob CareyBridgton Ice Rink, 26 North High St., Bridgton, ME

DMS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM4th Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM(207) 357-5473, Kim DaileyDirigo Middle School, 45 Middle School Dr., Dix ield, ME

DOWNEAST CARVERS(207) 288-5746, Ed Hawkes

KENNEBEC KARVERSEvery Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00 AMEvening hours TBA(207) 445-2688, Loyd ClarkSpring Road, Augusta, ME

SENIOR SPECTURM CARVERSEvery Monday, 12:30 -3:00 PM(207) 622-0276, Rene PomerleauCohen Center, Town Farm Rd., Hallowell, ME

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