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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 8, 2018 9A Carousel group holds open house for the community cause friction.” Th e animals, original to the cmay@cgsentinel.com carousel, have been restored by the advanced art class at Cot- tage Grove High School, some- thing the group says adds to If you ever wanted to ride a the community spirit behind pig dressed to the nines, Satur- the project as did the estimated day was the day. $22,000 contribution from local Th e Friends of the Cottage business Kimwood in the work Grove Carousel celebrated the to manufacture the latest grease assembly of the long-storied car- bearing design for the carousel. ousel at the WOE fairgrounds as Th e biggest obstacle in mov- part of its fundraising eff orts to ing the carousel to Main Street eventually bring the attraction is fi nding a location. For now, to Main Street. it has taken up residence at the “Th e unveiling of the assem- WOE fair where the group as bled carousel, which is 85 per- continued to draw potential cent complete, accumulated over volunteers and investors to view 3,000 volunteer labor hours,” the the project. group said in a press release, go- “Th e work will continue on ing on to say that the remaining the fi nishing touches through- work consists of electrical light- out the remaining summer and ing, graphics and design work fall to enhance its beauty and on the rounding boards. to make it a showpiece for the Th e project has been touch South Lane County, ” the release and go for more than 20 years read. “We hope to have a tem- aft er former resident Judy Cash porary home at Brad’s Chevrolet went all-in on a childhood on the south end of his parking dream. Aft er inheriting funds lot for the carousel in spring from a family friend, Cash made a trip across the country to pur- COURTESY OF DUANE TADDEI 2019.” Th e carousel will be avail- chase the antique attraction with Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel show off its progress on Saturday, Aug. 4 able for viewing throughout dreams of seeing it on Main Street. accompany the carousel. breaking, start/stop, is being assembled by Olson the Western Oregon Exposition Cash passed away earlier this year, leaving the car- On Saturday, kids had the opportunity to hop Electric in Eugene,” the group said. “As many wit- Heritage Fair August 17-19. Th e group continues ousel to the Friends group. on a horse, pig, zebra or rabbit and have volun- nessed, the carousel was revolved by hand, with to look for new volunteers. For more information, Th e Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel are teers walk the carousel around in its traditional two to three people pushing it, showing a great or to volunteer, visit the group’s website at cgcar- still committed to Cash’s dream with several fund- circle. deal of balance, engineering achievement, making ousel.com raisers held throughout the year and a new acqui- “Th e electrical drive mechanism transmission, up many moving parts which must not bind to sition just months ago; an antique music box to By Caitlyn May n The Northwest’s Finest Gardening Seed n Flowers, Herbs, & Shrubs 15% OFF Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today! Not Valid on any service Exceeding $100 • Expires 08/31/18 Not valid with any other offer. 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