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PAGE A4, KEIZERTIMES, JULY 24, 2020 KeizerCommunity KEIZERTIMES.COM 2nd tree carving begins soon SHACK, By ERIC HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Carving of the second sto- ry pole in front of the Keizer Civic Center is set to com- mence next week and, this time around, a McNary High School graduate is returning home to show off his skills. Chainsaw artist James Lu- kinich plans to start work on the second story pole Monday, July 27. On the fi rst day, most of his work will be setting up scaffolding and debarking the tree, but carving is expected to begin in earnest on Tuesday, July, 28. The second pole is meant to complement the existing story pole on the site with depictions of Keizer’s history as an agricultural area. Rocks, iris, strawberries, a hazelnut orchard, hops, blueberries, a farmer plowing soil, a beaver lodge and dam and a spiral- ing representation of the riv- er are all potential elements. At the top will be a rendition of the Wallace House, the fi rst white settlement in the area. Lukinich is free to interpret the slate of items however he wishes. Working by himself, he expects the whole project to continued from Page A1 Submitted Chainsaw artist James Luki- nich. take 8-10 days. “I defi nitely want to spend a lot of time on the details be- cause it’s going to be highly visible,” he said. Spectators are welcome to watch as Lukinich works but must maintain physical dis- tancing and wear masks. Free masks are available inside the Keizer Civic Center, 930 Che- mawa Road N.E. Lukinich found out about the project when Kevin and Tyler Strauslin of Oregon 3D Art and Chainsaw Sculpture had to pull out due to sched- uling confl icts. The Strauslins carved the fi rst pole last sum- mer and are connected with Lukinich on the carving cir- cuit. “It’s sort of cool how it all came back around,” said Luk- inich, a 1987 graduate of Mc- Nary. Lukinich left Oregon for Alaska shortly after graduating and began working as an ar- borist. Almost immediately, he began carving in his spare time. “There was never a shortage of chainsaws or trees,” he said. Lukinich and his wife turned it into his full-time job about fi ve years ago. The cost of the carving is $10,000 and funding was raised by the Keizer Public Arts Commission. The Keiz- er Community Foundation donated $5,000 to the effort, $2,000 was provided by a grant from the Marion County De- velopment Corporation and the fi nal $3,000 was provided by the Rotary Club of Keizer through sponsorship by Wayne Thackery and John Blake. Chicken Fingers in Portland. “We’re excited to try and be kind of fi rst-to-market, in our opinion, in the area,” Toombs said. Though it is a chicken restaurant, it is unlike Popeyes, KFC or Chic-fi l-A. “We specialize in jumbo chicken fi ngers, jumbo chicken wings and fries, along with burgers, wraps [and] salads. We’re more of the chicken fi nger type place,” Toombs said. The Toombs live in Independence, but have been keeping an eye out for businesses locations in Keizer, which reminds them of their hometown. Their hometown, Hanford, Calif., has a population of about 55,000 comparative to Keizer’s 40,000. “We couldn’t have been blessed with a better location and community than Keizer ... that prayer led to a location that we think is a really spot on for what we’re looking to do,” Toombs said. What they’re looking to do, beyond open a restaurant that sells chicken, is to create a community and family atmosphere. KEIZER CLASSIFIEDS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WE BUY RVs WE COME TO YOU! 503-689-0669 LICENDED, BONDED, INSURED. SERVICES DIRECTV NOW. No Satellite Needed. $40/month. 65 Channels. Stream Breaking News, Live Events, Sports & On Demand Titles. No Annual Contract. No Commitment. CALL 1-833-600-6659. ONAC Applying for Social Security Disability or Appealing a Denied Claim? 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If it's happening in Keizer, or someone from Keizer — WE WANT TO KNOW. kt@keizertimes.com “We hope that the restaurant opening at this time will hopefully serve as an encouragement to people that things can happen and bloom in hardships like [the COVID-19 pandemic],” Toombs said. KEIZERTIMES/Lauren Murphy In addition to Markey and Monica Toombs. being a glimmer of hope, opening during “I just really hope that [the the pandemic offers certain community] can come to advantages. our restaurant and feel what “It’s funny. For most people, Monica and I have always tried COVID is going to present to do. We’ve always tried to some situations where kids be an open door home where will be limited in their actual people can come, relax and onsite learning. Our kids are feel a part of a family,” Toombs happy because they know if said. “We’re really excited to they’re not at school they get be right next to our partners to come [to the restaurant],” in Keizer Village because each Toombs said. business there brings that Toombs said both of their element.” children are excited to be a Though they haven’t opened part of the new family business. for business yet, Toombs said “All they knew was the interactions they’ve already California before they moved had with the community (lease here, so for this to be a negotiations, etc.) have been situation where they’re excited good. “They were very patient, about what's coming up a versatile, very easy to work year after they’ve gotten here, with through this process,” we’re really excited for them,” he said of the landlords at the Toombs said. “We want to be Keizer Village. a place that serves the whole The opening is planned for community and lets them feel August but is subject to rules like they’re at home.” of Marion County’s reopening. 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