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Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.
Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.

Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.

Date12/15/1970
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  • Wood carving is an art with Frank Conway, 66, who takes nearby 200 hours to carve a figure. Conway, of Willowdale, used a 17th century reference book to carve this printing press. His works are on display at the Bendale public library.
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Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
Dunlop, Al
5/31/1983
Host Hobbs Carves the Ham which he will serve to guests. As representative of wine company he must travel all over North America
Host Hobbs Carves the Ham which he will serve to guests. As representative of wine company he must travel all over North America
Geo, Mario
10/13/1972
He will Rock you Gerard Boileau carves rocking horses available at One Of A Kind Christmas Canadian Craft show and sale, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. The self-taught carver makes about 20 large horses a year.
He will Rock you Gerard Boileau carves rocking horses available at One Of A Kind Christmas Canadian Craft show and sale, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. The self-taught carver makes about 20 large horses a year.
Power, Peter
11/8/1992
Canvasback drake: Lionel Dwyer carves a $15 piece of wood into a $2,000 piece of prize-winning art.
Canvasback drake: Lionel Dwyer carves a $15 piece of wood into a $2,000 piece of prize-winning art.
Russell, Jim
6/7/1990
Marcel Stalder carves Indian masks as well as totem poles
Marcel Stalder carves Indian masks as well as totem poles
Goode, Jeff
3/6/1970
Basil self carves a farming scene in the top of a pine coffee table at his home in Nobleton, near Bolton
Basil self carves a farming scene in the top of a pine coffee table at his home in Nobleton, near Bolton
Loek, Dick
4/5/1972
Manhole was home: Chris Conway and Ken Smart, parcel post drivers, peer into the manhole that was 54-year-old Svetomir Kusmanovich's home for three years
Manhole was home: Chris Conway and Ken Smart, parcel post drivers, peer into the manhole that was 54-year-old Svetomir Kusmanovich's home for three years
James, Norman
8/7/1969
Jack and Etta Conway. Income up from $6,700 to $17,114
Jack and Etta Conway. Income up from $6,700 to $17,114
Griffin, Doug
7/17/1974
Moving business, Chauffeur Stewart Conway opens the door on Jeff Brown, owner of Park Lane livery, the man who dreamed up a 22-foot boardroom on wheels in top photo.
Moving business, Chauffeur Stewart Conway opens the door on Jeff Brown, owner of Park Lane livery, the man who dreamed up a 22-foot boardroom on wheels in top photo.
Combs, Erin
11/14/1983
Anti-nuke Chris Conway
Anti-nuke Chris Conway
Goode, Jeff
3/23/1979
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
Beaty, Keith
2/15/1982
They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
They cared enough to act: Huron St. public school principal Art Bussey (left), teacher Rosemary Kelly (above with class of children) have experienced the special needs of the children of battered women staying in nearby hostels, and pushed for action to help the kids. You need time, patience and good listening skills, Bussey says.
Stuparyk, Michael
3/10/1982