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PAGE A8, KEIZERTIMES, MARCH 25, 2016 Chainsaw artist talks to KPAC New senior facility opens in Keizer KEIZERTIMES/Lyndon A. Zaitz Surrounded by staff and mayor Cathy Clark, Sue Mack-Miller cut the ribbon at The Village at Keizer Ridge’s grand opening on March 19. See more photos on our Facebook page. Palm Sunday at Willamette Lutheran B A C KEIZERTIMES/Lyndon A. Zaitz Palm Sunday brunch was served March 20 at Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community. A: Doloris Johnson served as greeter. B: Susan McFadden, Frank Hill, Sally Templeman, Betty Cedes and Lorraine Ellis. C: Rotary Club of East Salem served brunch to more than 400 attendees. Corrected info for watershed contest Last week in the Keizer- times, there was a story about the Claggett Creek Watershed Council’s Discover Your Wa- tershed photo contest. Photos must be taken with- Joe Guerra Ins Agcy Inc Joe Guerra, Agent 3791 River Road N Keizer, OR 97303 Bus: 503 - 463 -1388 in the watershed and have to be submitted by April 13. The e-mail address for pho- tos to be submitted to was not correct, due to erroneous in- formation being given to the newspaper. Entries should be submitted to contest@claggettcwc.org. By CRAIG MURPHY Of the Keizertimes Is David Hillesland the Tree Whisperer? Last month the chainsaw art- ist from Lyons was driving past the Keizer Civic Center when he saw the two bare trees, which are scheduled to be decorated as story poles next year as en- visioned by members of the Keizer Public Arts Commission. “Those two stumps were yelling at me,” Hillesland told KPAC members at their meet- ing on Tuesday. As she did last month, KPAC member Lore Christopher took credit for the trees still being up. “You have me to thank, Da- vid,” Christopher said. “I had to fi ght my limbs for that.” Hillesland said he gave up a banking job seven years ago during the throes of the re- cession and started whittling on wood. Then he ran into a chainsaw artist, who showed him how to do art with wood. Thus began a new business, All Natural Edge Designs. “I do work based on scale and budget,” Hillesland said. As one example, Hillesland recently carved a piece for an agency in Eugene with 1.5 chil- dren in a tree, with that num- ber selected because that fi t the agency’s budget. Hillesland said he can pro- vide detailed blueprints for his work and knows how to both prepare wood for work and how to make it last, which can include annual touch-up work. “I have a track record for providing work on time and on budget,” he said. “Before I started this, I couldn’t even do a stick fi gure drawing. I’ve got the business training as well. When I drove by and saw the trees, they were screaming at me.” Upon hearing that, Christo- pher started dancing around for the second month in a row and then explained the background of the story poles project. “Both trees are old growth timber, which have been on the property for hundreds of years,” Christopher said. “We hoped to save them when we built this building, but the roots got disheveled. Bill Lawyer (Public Works director) had the idea Lore Christopher (left) celebrates as David Hillesland speaks at the Keizer Public Arts Commission meeting March 22. KEIZERTIMES/ Craig Murphy of letting the trees have a place, have them carved and make them part of the civic center complex. One is about 20 feet tall, one is 25 feet. Others want- ed them to be cut down, but I fought to keep them up.” The plan is for one tree to be done by a Native American group, with the other a public art design. Christopher asked Hillesland if the Grand Ronde tribe could provide a design and he could carve the design. “Absolutely,” he responded. “If they want to collaborate, I’m totally willing to do that. They would get to put their thumb- print on the design.” Hillesland also said working with community members on the second tree is fi ne with him. “That is very comfortable to me,” he said. “I’m really com- fortable with the whole diplo- matic process. I’m comfortable being in front of cameras. I can be the person to get the whole community involved.” Hillesland estimated the big- ger trees is 32 to 34 inches in diameter, while the smaller one has a diameter of about 28 inch- es. He typically charges about $500 a foot for his work but can be fl exible. If work isn’t being done until sometime next year, he suggested spraying the tree with bug spray and putting tar on the top. “I’ve done all aspects of all of this,” he said. Christopher loved it all. “You are our MVP for the day,” she told Hillesland. Christopher also suggested Hillesland could have some of his work be public art along River Road. “If you’re interested, submit it to us,” she said. “If you’re ac- cepted, we’ll pick a spot for you. It might give you additional business.” Looks can be deceiving, You may have a… The moisture in your basement or crawlspace can cause more than just a nightmare. These issues can create real problems like mold, mildew, rot,structural damage, & a variety of health problems. If you’ve noticed any of the symptoms below, you may have a moisture issue: Musty odors, condensation, pooling or standing water, leaking or damp walls, warping fl oors, wet or damp fl oors in basement or crawlspace. I Quit! I’m calling John’s! Authorized Dealer WE CAN HELP! Call 503.873.5650 John's Waterproofing Company 201 Airport Way, Silverton www.johnswaterproofi ng.com When life gives you lemonade, it’s a great day! . 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