At last! Tool Sharpening Tips Make Sense!

Thanks to Bruce Alexander for forwarding the November 2009 Newsletter from Chris Pye. It was a real treat to read his comments on tool sharpening--since I have been forever trying to preach "You don't sharpen the edge; you sharpen the bevel."

Chris is devoted to teaching the art of woodcarving and his web site has a lot to offer for anyone interested learning to carve. (Click on the Chris Pye link in the Links Section to the right!)

Santa Clause Appears at 26h Annual Show and Sale

Thanks to long-time member Glen Isle and his world-wide connections, Santa Clause himself appeared at the annual S D Woodcarvers Show and Sale at The Park Ridge Galleria. As usual the crowd was nothing to brag about and there were lots of candy canes left over.

Pres. Dick Hansen and Ron Schulte maned a display of tree ornaments and other carvings made by members of SDWC. All the profits went to the Food Pantry for school kids.

The show included art work and carvings by Don Arend, Don Clemetson, Dick Peterson, Frank Orthmeyer, and Arne Bortnem.

26th Annual S D Woodcarvers Christmas Show and Sale

WHERE: The Park Ridge Galleria, 26th Street and Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

WHEN: Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Doors open at 8:30 AM

SANTA CLAUSE will be there with treats from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

To see what else is available at the Park Ridge Galleria click in the links box at the right.

Kidney Transplant for Gene Dickey

Gene Dickey, prominent member of SDWC, went into the operating room at McKennen Hospital last Friday, Sept. 25, to get another kidney transplant. Pres. Dick Hansen has paid him a visit and reports that "he looks great and feels the same".

He is scheduled for release from the hospital Thursday morning and is hoping to attend the meeting on the evening of October 8th.

Let us all pray that this transplant will bring Gene back to a normal life filled with all the great and wonderful things he is destined to experience and achieve!

Sioux Empire Woodcarving Exposition Winners

Novice Class Best of Show:

Rose Broach

Entered by Derek Boekoff, Sioux Falls, SD

Intermediate Class Best of Show:

Kestrel Hawk

Entered by Lorraine Pearson, Sioux Falls, SD

Advanced Class Best of Show:

The Veteran

Entered by Don Clemetson, Brandon, SD