10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL July 22, 2015 Complete contest results Slabtown 209, Lemati 201 Beard (Stately): Don Solomon. Beard (Untamed): Patrick Stewart. Boomtown Carpenters: Shelby Antoine. Candlestick Run: Jaden Lufkin. Costume Contest (Men): Bob Ehler. Costume Contest (Women): Renne Garner. Costume Contest (Children): Bryce Johnson. Cherry Pit Spittin' for Ac- curacy (Whippersnappers): Bene Susec. Cherry Pit Spittin' for Accu- racy (Greenhorns): P. J. [last name unknown]. Cherry Pit Spittin' for Accu- racy (Old Coots): Jessica Downey. Cherry Pit Spittin' for Dis- tance (Whippersnappers): John Swanson (longest spit: 21'). Cherry Pit Spittin' for Dis- tance (Greenhorns): Nathan Boxberger (longest spit: 28'). Cherry Pit Spittin' for Dis- tance (Old Coots): Scott Box- berger (longest spit: 37'). Digging in the Dark: Sabrina James and Noe Valley. Election Day: Slabtown. Fuse Winder: Shawna Brat- ton. Pie Eating: Anthony Richey. Thread the Needle: Chance Ralston and Rufus White. Twenty Miles by Wheelbar- row: Shelby Antoine and Ben Antoine. Two Towns Tug O' War: Slabtown. SAVE THE DATE Your invited to some Junkin fun! Rusty & Primitive Treasures Flea Market Primitive, vintage, repurposed, garden & more Friday, August 28th 4-8pm (Friday night early buying $5.00) Old-growth prevails at BMD beard contest BY MATT HOLLANDER The Cottage Grove Sentinel included his granddad’s spurs, original Lee Jeans and Ruger Blackhawk pistol. Ehler’s competition, which was as di- verse as it was formidable, included Bo- hemia Billy, who “loves gold and running around”; “Marshal” Rusty Hawkins and his deputy, Josh, and Francis Koster, who sure looked like a gambler but “pled the Fifth” regarding his profession. T he annual Bohemia Mining Days’ beard competition held Saturday was not a young man’s game, as the judges rewarded experienced and mature whisker growers. In the categories for Most Un- tamed and Most Stately, Patrick Stewart and Don Solomon were the respective winners. Stewart, whose ZZ-Top-esque beard extend about six to eight inches down from his chin, claimed to be sporting the same beard since 1975, although he said it has been burned down from time to time. Stewart also said that he wouldn’t recog- nize himself in the mirror without facial hair. Solomon, whose distinguished bristles could be compared to Willie Nelson’s, said that his current beard is two years old but that he has been growing beards on and off since age 14. Stewart and Solomon triumphed over a strong group of contestants that included James Emery, Ken Hooter and Jesse John- son. C photo by Matt Hollander The owners of Cottage Grove's stateliest (Don Solomon, at left) and most untamed beards (Patrick Stewart) mug for the camera. In the costume contest: Bryce Johnson, who was dressed as the Sheriff of Slab- town, took fi rst place in the kids divi- sion; Renne Garner won in the women’s division wearing her mother’s handy-me- down dress that came across the country by covered wagon; Bob Ehler was victori- ous in the men’s division for his outfi t that ell Blueberr w s e ie r 34030 Orchard Ave., Creswell 541-895-8907 photo by Jon Stinnett John Swanson (left) and Finn Hebb were honored as Mayor of Lemati and Sheriff of Slabtown, respec- tively. NEW: Digital X-Rays (use less radiation) s Implants •Teeth Whitening • Extractions Lumineers (no prep veneers as seen on TV) U-Pick or Call to Order Open Daily 8-5pm Accommodate off hour picking by appointment Saturday, August 29th 10-6pm July –August with seven different varieties No Spray! We provide buckets & boxes Please leave pets at home. E D Cottage Grove Dental Dr. Brent Bitner, DDS 350 Washington, Cottage Grove (behind Better Bodies) 541.942.7934 DAILY BLOODY LUNCH MARY BAR & DINNER SIUNDAYS • 12-8PM S L A I C E P S NEW HAPPY HOUR FOOD MENU 3-7PM EL TAPATIO (541) 767-0457 ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Mexican Restaurant & Cantina “The little blue box with the food that rocks” “Th e best in American comfort food.” I Burgers, Philly Cheese Steaks, Salads, Fish & Chips, Jumbo Prawns, Soups, Chicken Breast Burgers, Chicken Strip Baskets, Tots, Fries and lots more! Mangiano’s Pizzeria Homemade Pizza ~ Lasagna ~ Spaghetti Everything made from scratch! Call ahead for ready-to-go pick-up orders Tues-Sat open till late Corner of 6th and Washington 541-968-1134 Check out our facebook page! U TWO ONE TIME SALAD BARS & LARGE ONE TOPPING PIZZA $25.00 NEW MENU!! WE DELIVER! Starting at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday open Tue-Thur 11am-8pm Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm Salad Bar & Fun Lottery Room 2915 Row River Rd • 541-942-5432 R G estaurant SHADY OAKS NURSERY 77380 Hwy 99 S. Cottage Grove, OR Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Fri. & Sat. Daily Specials 20% OFF for Active Military & Vets Tuesday Night is Senior Night 4pm-8pm Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo 11am-2pm EVERYDAY! only $ 5 00 CARRY OUT ONLY PLUS TAX Pizza • Salads • Chicken Wings 1590 Gateway Blvd. • Cottage Grove • 541-942-7144