dances and ceremonies that give cultural meaning to the carving of a totem pole. Today, totem poles can be found in parks and heritage centers, in villages such as Ketchikan where older poles such ...

Fun fact: Vinton has over 20 chain-saw carvings. Clintonville boasts it is a “small city with a big heart.” It was established more than 160 years ago and has a population of just over 4,500.

“I started carving when I was 19,” Andy said. “Before that, I was making baskets. The designs on these poles combine several marine elements, such as orcas and waves. The male has a ...