Daniel Tomalak, age 11, a dedicated participant in the Maumee Bay Youth Mentoring Program won the following at the 2015 ODCCA Show, March 14 and 15, 2015 Strongsville, OH; 2nd Place IWCA Young Guns, Piping Plover; 2nd Place IWCA, 1st Place Species, 2nd Place Divers, Scaup; 1st place IWCA, Red-headed Woodpecker; 3rd Place IWCA Puffin.
The Maumee Bay Carvers Mentoring Program takes place the Wood Craft Supply, 5311 Airport Hwy, Toledo, Ohio each Wednesday 4:30PM to 6:45 PM
The Maumee Bay Carvers Mentoring Program takes place the Wood Craft Supply, 5311 Airport Hwy, Toledo, Ohio each Wednesday 4:30PM to 6:45 PM
Great Showing by Maumee Bay Carvers 2015 Ohio Decoy Carvers and Collectors Show Strongsville, Ohio
The numbers are still being crunched and attendance at the 2015 ODCCA Show, held March 14 -15, is looking to be one of the best ever!
Maumee Bay Carvers Association members entered many fine decoys and won lots of ribbons.
Daniel Tomalak, age 11, a dedicated participant in our Youth Mentoring Program won the following: 2nd Place IWCA Young Guns, piping plover; 2nd Place IWCA, 1st Place Species, 2nd Place Divers, scaup; 1st place IWCA, red-headed woodpecker; 3rd Place IWCA puffin.
Jim Belcher: won First Place and a Best of Show Intermediate plaque for his two blue jays; 2nd Best of Show Intermediate, 2nd Place Rest of Marsh, miniature blue heron; Third Best of Show Intermediate, Rest of Marsh, miniature night heron; 3rd Place hooded merganser; 3rd Best of Show Intermediate, bittern; 2nd Best of Show Intermediate, heron.
Larry DeVries: won 2nd Place Rest of Marsh for his half-sized yellow legs; 3rd Place IWCA, bufflehead.
Ted Fisher: 2nd Place IWCA, emperor goose; 2nd Place IWCA, barrows goldeneye; 2nd Place IWCA, canvasback; 3rd Place IWCA, hooded merganser; 1st Place IWCA, long tail; 1st Place Decorative Decoy, northern hog nose; Honorable Mention, rainbow darter; Honorable Mention Decorative Plaque, perch; 2nd Place Decorative Environment, bass; 2nd Place Shore/Shooting, sanderling.
Karen Higgins: Best of Show Novice Rest of Marsh, 1st Place, wood duck drake; 3rd Best of Show Amateur IWCF, 1st Place, 5 lesser yellow legs.
Mark Langenderfer: 3rd Place Best of Show Novice Floating Decorative, green-winged teal hen; 2nd Place IWCA Novice, bufflehead drake.
Garrett Secord: 3rd Best of Show, 2nd Place Shorebird Decoy, avocet.
Steve Secord: Placed 2nd Best Sea Duck Novice Floating Decorative Decoy, harlequin drake; Placed 2nd Best Marsh Duck Novice Floating Decorative Decoy, green-winged teal hen.
Joe Tarejlis: 1st Place Novice Rest of Marsh, american kestrel; 2nd Place Species, rainbow trout.
Other notable entries:
Bob Lund entered his decorative bald eagle with an impressive 36-inch wingspan. This was commissioned by a man who is having a custom display cabinet built to honor his father's military service to our country. This stately eagle will grace the top of the cabinet.
Jeff Thomas entered a flock of eight working killdeer on sticks. People appreciated the fact that these were from his yard where they have successfully attracted other birds for observation.
A special thanks to Mark Langenderfer and wife Kate who organized and conducted the Kids Painting contest Friday night. Fifteen children had fun painting sanderlings.
We are sorry if we have inadvertently left out anyone's name, entries, etc., so please e-mail your corrections to us.
Last of all, many of the Maumee Bay Carver members who won at the show, also attend the Wednesday night Carve-Alongs at Woodcraft in Toledo. This is where we exchange advice, trade tips, share patterns, carve, paint, and work in a lot of laughter. These informal weekly gatherings keep the interest and momentum going to complete the next carving project. Everyone is always welcome and hope to see you soon!
The numbers are still being crunched and attendance at the 2015 ODCCA Show, held March 14 -15, is looking to be one of the best ever!
Maumee Bay Carvers Association members entered many fine decoys and won lots of ribbons.
Daniel Tomalak, age 11, a dedicated participant in our Youth Mentoring Program won the following: 2nd Place IWCA Young Guns, piping plover; 2nd Place IWCA, 1st Place Species, 2nd Place Divers, scaup; 1st place IWCA, red-headed woodpecker; 3rd Place IWCA puffin.
Jim Belcher: won First Place and a Best of Show Intermediate plaque for his two blue jays; 2nd Best of Show Intermediate, 2nd Place Rest of Marsh, miniature blue heron; Third Best of Show Intermediate, Rest of Marsh, miniature night heron; 3rd Place hooded merganser; 3rd Best of Show Intermediate, bittern; 2nd Best of Show Intermediate, heron.
Larry DeVries: won 2nd Place Rest of Marsh for his half-sized yellow legs; 3rd Place IWCA, bufflehead.
Ted Fisher: 2nd Place IWCA, emperor goose; 2nd Place IWCA, barrows goldeneye; 2nd Place IWCA, canvasback; 3rd Place IWCA, hooded merganser; 1st Place IWCA, long tail; 1st Place Decorative Decoy, northern hog nose; Honorable Mention, rainbow darter; Honorable Mention Decorative Plaque, perch; 2nd Place Decorative Environment, bass; 2nd Place Shore/Shooting, sanderling.
Karen Higgins: Best of Show Novice Rest of Marsh, 1st Place, wood duck drake; 3rd Best of Show Amateur IWCF, 1st Place, 5 lesser yellow legs.
Mark Langenderfer: 3rd Place Best of Show Novice Floating Decorative, green-winged teal hen; 2nd Place IWCA Novice, bufflehead drake.
Garrett Secord: 3rd Best of Show, 2nd Place Shorebird Decoy, avocet.
Steve Secord: Placed 2nd Best Sea Duck Novice Floating Decorative Decoy, harlequin drake; Placed 2nd Best Marsh Duck Novice Floating Decorative Decoy, green-winged teal hen.
Joe Tarejlis: 1st Place Novice Rest of Marsh, american kestrel; 2nd Place Species, rainbow trout.
Other notable entries:
Bob Lund entered his decorative bald eagle with an impressive 36-inch wingspan. This was commissioned by a man who is having a custom display cabinet built to honor his father's military service to our country. This stately eagle will grace the top of the cabinet.
Jeff Thomas entered a flock of eight working killdeer on sticks. People appreciated the fact that these were from his yard where they have successfully attracted other birds for observation.
A special thanks to Mark Langenderfer and wife Kate who organized and conducted the Kids Painting contest Friday night. Fifteen children had fun painting sanderlings.
We are sorry if we have inadvertently left out anyone's name, entries, etc., so please e-mail your corrections to us.
Last of all, many of the Maumee Bay Carver members who won at the show, also attend the Wednesday night Carve-Alongs at Woodcraft in Toledo. This is where we exchange advice, trade tips, share patterns, carve, paint, and work in a lot of laughter. These informal weekly gatherings keep the interest and momentum going to complete the next carving project. Everyone is always welcome and hope to see you soon!