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, ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - 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 ...

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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An 80-year-old man sits in his basement surrounded by stacks of wood and carving tools. The room smells like cedar, and sawdust covers his knees. Bob Clowater is making wooden birds to help people ...

NORFOLK, Va. — One Hampton Roads 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 ...