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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL October 28, 2015 Concerning Creswell's Cobalt Bldg. hosts haunt Creswell A new haunted attraction got its start recently at Creswell's Cobalt Building, located at 364 Cobalt Lane. Char- ity Haunts presents the 9000-square foot "Tomb of Anubis" and "Crypts of Horror" haunted house from 7:30-11 p.m. each night this week and from 7:30-midnight on Saturday (Halloween.) News and notes from our neighbor to the north Tree farm hosts a collection of carvers BY JON STINNETT The Cottage Grove Sentinel T he sounds and smells of a chorus of chainsaws fi lled the air at Twin Timbers Tree Farm just south of Creswell this weekend, and if owner Tom Salamun has his way, it’s an atmosphere that will become common on his farm this time of year. “We’re trying something new,” Salamun said. “We’ve added pumpkins, and we hope this can be the fi rst year of an annual event.” A display featuring the farm’s new pumpkins draws the eye upon approach to the farm on Highway 99, and on Friday and Saturday, about a dozen chain- saw carvers came to Twin Tim- bers to show off their handiwork in progress in an event that also featured pumpkin carving dem- onstrations. An auction of carv- ings created at the farm was held late Saturday afternoon. The gathering took place at the end of the season that typi- cally features chainsaw carv- ing demonstrations, according to Steve Backus, the leader of the Cascade Chainsaw Sculp- tors Guild. And according to Backus, the Twin Timbers show could be a highlight of the sea- son for years to come. “You could easily have 30 or 40 carvers here,” he said. “There’s great access to I-5 and not a lot of these types of events from Portland to San Francisco. It has all the potential to be a big event.” Backus, who’s been carving with a chainsaw for decades and is part of a family that loves the art form, said the practice seems to appeal to a specifi c lifestyle. “We’re kind of the ‘biker Vi- kings’ of the art world,” he said. “People say, ‘they’re artists, but man are they noisy!” While using a chainsaw to make often spectacularly de- tailed carvings is an outgrowth of the timber industry, Backus said the stereotype of ex-log- 9A LORANE COUNTRY NEWS BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel T photo by Jon Stinnett One of Steve Backus' Twelfth Man" Seahawks carvings shows its spirit while Backus coaxes an eagle into shape. gers who also carve isn’t always accurate. “We’ve got a ton of college degrees in this profession,” he said, adding that it’s a profession that has gained a following in Japan and Russia in addition to the United States. Backus, who is from the Seattle area, said he does brisk business in that city selling his “Twelfth Man” Se- ahawks carvings, though there are two animals that are the most sought-after for buyers of wood carvings. “Bears and eagles feed the kids and pay the power bill,” he said with a chuckle. onight, Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Siuslaw Wa- tershed Council will hold its general meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. at Lorane Grange, and the meeting is open to the public. It is time for Lorane Trunk and Treat! The fun starts this Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. in the Rebekah Lodge and church parking lot. Participants are asked to decorate their car trunks or pickup beds and bring treats for the kids. There will be hot spiced apple cider and soup for all. Parents — this is a safe stop for children. On Sunday, Nov. 1, Daylight Savings Time ends as we fall back. Be sure to change your clocks! Those attending the spaghet- ti dinner and bingo evening at Lorane Grange last Friday had a great time. Their next dinner and bingo is scheduled for Fri- day, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Lorane Grange meets on Nov. 5 to plan for the holidays. Any middle school boy plan- ning to play basketball must come to the offi ce to sign up; the fi rst practice is Nov. 2. Winter sports sign-up night at Crow Middle/High School is Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. Check with the school for fur- ther information. For all juniors and seniors, there will be a presentation from Gary Campbell of AS- PIRE, also on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. He will review scholarship information. This is very im- portant for all those planning on attending college or a trade school. Senior students, the deadline for senior pictures is Jan. 8. All Loranians are asked to be aware of cars driving too slowly past their houses. It is also the time of year to think of others. Very soon, boxes will go up in all the organizations to gather non- perishable canned goods and other necessities for the Christmas food baskets. Those who know of any fam- ily in need are asked to contact Sandi Maxwell or Jim Baylor. $500 S HOPPING S PREE at any of the following businesses. Use all or part at one or several businesses Contest Runs October 7 - October 28 Winner will be announced in the November 4 Cottage Grove Sentinel To enter cut out the entry form and drop them off at the businesses for the drawing. n Save the date for our 31st Annual Holiday Open House 5(&/,1(56 Friday, November 6th, 9:00am-7:00pm Saturday, November 7th, 9:00am-5:00pm Door Prizes • Refreshments Creative Holiday Ideas • Free Calendar We have the perfect gift for everyone! “A fl ower shop and so much more...” ,1672&. 67$57,1*$7 ry Myste ts un Disco + Oregon Ducks + TAILGATING PARTIES uz VILLAGE GREEN every Duck football game 0DLQ6WUHHW&RWWDJH*URYH KRPHVWHDGFJFRP The Flower Basket and Gift Boutique Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ (541) 942-1301 Homestead Furniture Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ +++++++ 9$5,28667</(6 We'll bring the KEGS y BBQ + +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ ++++++ Doors open 1 hour prior to kick-off Watch the game outdoors on a giant, inflatable movie screen by the warmth of a fire pit Day games will be shown in the Map Room Theater No admission fee, drinks and food available for purchase. Village Green Resort 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove 541-942-2491 + villagegreenresortandgardens.com/things-to-do + 11/06/13 Village Green Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials & & Equipment Rental (541) 895-4166 Cascade Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Torero's Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ 11/06/13 11/06/13 Territorial Seed Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ One Entry per family per business per week. Must be 18 years old to play. No purchase necessary. No copies of the entry form will be accepted. Cottage Grove Sentinel Employees and their families are not eligible to enter.
