SCAWC Newsletter

Dr. Norman "Doc" Claybourn, a retired general practitioner in Granite City, died Nov. 2, 2005 of diabetic complications at Blanchette Place in St. Charles. He was 85. Dr. Claybourn was born in Pekin, Ill. He received a bachelor's degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and a medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City, Kan.

In 1942, Dr. Claybourn married Louise Luffel of Fort Scott, Kan. Two years later, Dr. Claybourn was drafted and served in the Army during World War II. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of captain.

During a 40-year career, Dr. Claybourn worked in Missouri, Texas, Kansas and Illinois. He had worked as the Granite City Steel company doctor and as an emergency room physician at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Granite City. Later, he opened a private practice in Granite City. He retired at age 70.

Dr. Claybourn was a member of the Shriners, the St. Charles Wood Carving Club and the Masonic Lodge.

Officers and new board members for 2006 were elected at the November 16th meeting: Rich Weitzman, President; Ray Plodzien, VP; Charlotte Cross, Secretary; Bob Craven, Treas; and Directors Corky Breece, Bill Kuhn, and Chris Klinckhardt. Thanks to those directors that just completed their term: Jim Leifeld, Bill Maguire, and Wilbert Brewton.

The Art Center has requested that your phone number be included on the plaque in the display case. They have had inquiries about buying items in the show case and need to know how to contact the owner. If you have a price in mind for any of the articles that you display, then make up a card and place it with your display.

Woodcarvers' Christmas Ball

Put a reminder on your calendar for the annual Club Christmas feast - December 7th at the Art Center. The Club will provide the meat, cheese, drinks, and eating utensils. Members are to bring a side dish to share. Spouses, significant others, and children are welcome to attend. We will also have the ornament exchange. If you would like to participate in the ornament exchange, bring an ornament or carving that you have made to the ball. A drawing will be held to exchange the ornaments among those participating. Send me an email or call if you have any questions.

CARVING PROJECTS:

Club members have started carvings for the Royal Ball. Wilbert has the drawings for the rough outs and rough outs are available. Wilbert has started on a couple of figures; Bill Kuhn is working on the royal mouse and cat; Charlie Sapp and Wyatt Sample have a figure started. Contact Wilbert to get your rough out.


Czech Santa carved by Ray Plodzien.	Dick Wempe is carving these Santa ornaments for his grandkids.	John Bouchillon carved this snowman at the Belleville campout.


Snow couple carved by Bob Craven. Bob used a wash of yellow, then white, then blue to get the icy color on the snow.

NAME TAG: Making a name tag and wearing it at the meetings has been a club rule for years. And a new enforcer is in town! Watch out for this man. His name is Russ Sears and if you don't have your name tag on at the meeting, he'll be collecting twenty five cents from you.

Web Site: The web site is going to be updated with new pictures and write ups for club members. Please send me electronic pictures of your work and a brief write up on yourself. I can also scan hard copies if you have printed pictures that you would like to use.

When you have an item for show and tell, please get my attention before you leave (presuming that I remember to bring the camera).