Bashful, the Honey Bear - AVAILABLE for sponsorship
carver, John Kolanach, Wildwood Wildlife Art & Carving

THE STORY OF THE HONEY BEAR - continued

John Kolanach was present at the July 4, 2003 festivities at Eldridge Park and actually worked on the honey bear at the EPCPS exhibit, much to the delight of the crowds of Elmirans who were in attendance.


A photo showing the Honey Bear's wooden heart and John's woodburned logo. Seeing the wooden heart actually brought tears to one onlooker, according to Bob Lyon. The heart attracted quite a few of the kids, whose parents lifted them up to see inside.


A photo showing another view of the hollow inside, or "coffin" which it is traditionally called. If you look closely you can see where people wrote praises and prayers during the time when John had packed up his tools to go enjoy the festivities. He says he treasures these messages as they are personal and for those few who know - the messages are inside the Honey Bear.


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