. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. TOP; Long-time Watermark members, Beverly Cupery and Dotty Farrell have lost count of the hand-sewn crafts they have produced. BOTTOM: Willie Jimerson, a retired carpenter, is surrounded by some of Watermark's most sought-after holiday items. specialize in restoring woodwork in old homes. Now, he produces one of the most sought after Watermark holiday items — an abstract wood-carved nativity set. Jimerson began carving as a youngster, making and selling key chain trinkets to earn movie money. His first Wat
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. TOP; Long-time Watermark members, Beverly Cupery and Dotty Farrell have lost count of the hand-sewn crafts they have produced. BOTTOM: Willie Jimerson, a retired carpenter, is surrounded by some of Watermark's most sought-after holiday items. specialize in restoring woodwork in old homes. Now, he produces one of the most sought after Watermark holiday items — an abstract wood-carved nativity set. Jimerson began carving as a youngster, making and selling key chain trinkets to earn movie money. His first Watermark product was a Santa on skis. "I branched out after that proved to be a success," he recalls. His repertoire includes a number of collectible carved items and a cheerful hound dog just for fun. Watermark, too, is branching out with some new product lines to meet consumer wants, Sprouse says. "You could say we're evolving now to meet new global market ; That will not mean any compromise in quality. "Water- mark products always will stand out as professional, high quality and polished," Sprouse says. She sees Watermark's strength in the combined energy and talent — and sometimes connections — of its members. The Georgetown Park Mall retail opportunity, for example, came about because a Watermark member knows the leasing agent. "We are excited about this temporary tenant arrangement. We're open to a longer arrangement if we are successful with holiday sales," Sprouse says. Meanwhile, Sprouse has engaged 16 sales representatives to present Watermark products to a number of new wholesale outlets. And a major distributor has agreed to represent Watermark at important craft shows in Atlanta and Philadel- phia. What's more, Watermark continues to be featured in national mail order catalogues. Expanding wholesale markets, Sprouse says, will bring greater income to Watermark artisans. Board member Karen Peterson is coordina
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