2011 Sioux Empire Expo People's Choice Best of Show

"Lunch Time"

by Bill Dickey Sr.

2011 Sioux Empire Woodcarving Expsition Winners

Thanks to professional woodcarver, Bruce Alexander, for taking the time not only to judge this show, but also to take pictures of the entries. Check out his website: www.customwoodcarving.com

First Place in Novice Class:

Mountain Lion by Craig Johnson

Second Place, Novice Class:

Buffalo by Craig Johnson

First Place, Intermeditate Class:

Leopard by Derek Boekhoff

First Place, Advanced Class:

Laughing Gull by Frank Orthmeyer

2011 Sioux Empire Woodcarving Expsition Overall Best of Show

"Get Out of my Garden, Mister!"

by Richard Peterson

Another Winner for 2011 Expo

Woodcarver Ron wins a hug from Miss Sioux Empire Fair, Heather Johnson:

(Hard to resist temptation to photo shop devil horns on Ron's head!)

New Meeting Place

Saturday morning, June 18, members of the S D Woodcarvers enjoyed their first meeting at the Washington Pavillion in downtown Sioux Falls. A few of us needed some help from Pres. Hansen to find our way through the doors to the south hallway leading to the meeting room on the third floor, but know that we know the way, next time will be easy.

Thanks to a lot work by our very capable treasurer, Bill Huntimer, a fun project featuring a woodpecker picking toothpicks from a simulated log bin was available for everyone at no charge. Bill even manufactured springs with the spiraled wire salvaged from plastic clothes dryer ducting. Its good to be back to back to meetings on a Saturday morning!

Our next meeting will be held again at the third floor meeting room in the Washington Pavillion.

DATE: Third Saturday, July 16

TIME: 9:00 AM till Noon