They are no more than little wooden birds carved out of mahogany, bass, walnut or purple heart. However, for some people the smooth ornaments are more than just decorations. For the past five years, ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A Virginia veteran has turned to wood carving to make sure other veterans know they're not alone this holiday season, or any other time of the year. Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant ...

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HIS STORY. 300,000 VISITORS DESCEND UPON THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM EVERY YEAR TO LEARN ABOUT THE SHIPS, BEGINNING HERE IN BOSTON AND THE LEGENDARY BATTLES OLD IRONSIDES AND HER CREW FACED AT SEA.

WATERLOO — Jerry Schierholz began carving “comfort birds” several years ago. He read in a magazine about a Pennsylvania carver who made them and because there was a pattern included, he tried it out.