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Old 11-10-2008, 04:13 PM
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Default Don Meertz Wins the Ron Ryan Award

I'd like to give a great big Congratulations to Don Meertz,he was the recipient of the 2008 Ron Ryan Award at the Artistry in Wood Show in Dayton OH.This award is given to a carver that goes above and beyond in the carving world,Don is a well deserved rescipent of this award,so Congratulations Don.
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:15 PM
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Congratulations Don! I don't know you but I've learned alot from you through your website.

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Old 11-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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Congratulations Don! I know of no other more deserving.

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Old 11-10-2008, 04:38 PM
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Thanke for covering me on this Mark, I neglected to mention this. Well deserved Don!
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:44 PM
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Congratulations Don! Well done.
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:53 PM
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Great job Don, ya deserved it.Cheers
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Old 11-10-2008, 05:31 PM
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congrats mr don job well done.


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Old 11-10-2008, 07:51 PM
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Thanks for your kind words. I was very honored and humbled to receive the Roy Ryan Award which left me"speechless" . The Show was a great time to see some wonderful carvings and meet new friends and fellow woodcarvers, especially those on the WCI Message Board. THANKS, Don
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Old 11-10-2008, 07:55 PM
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Congrats Don,
You are especially deserving of ths award and was very pleased to see you win it. See ya down the road.
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Old 11-10-2008, 08:06 PM
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Congratulations Don.
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