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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019 | 7A Civil from A1 chairs, décor, extra clothing and a cooking stove. Two hors- es also accompanied the group to represent the mounts used in the 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry. Two cannons were present as well — one of which was fully functional — and visitors were given a chance to fire it. Gunpowder was pounded into the barrel by the reenactors, who then offered participants a tiny metal charge to place in a vent hole on top of the barrel. A cord was then pulled taut, setting off a thunderous charge that filled the air with a cloud of smoke. No cannonballs were fired, only blank shots, but the experience was just as realistic. Setting up this display was no easy task and took months to arrange. Preparations in- cluded everything from in- specting the park, to ensuring there was enough space for the camp, to getting authorization from the police department. “We had to get everything worked out and make sure the police knew we were going to be firing the gun and different things. We had to have room for the horses and water and all of that,” said camp organizer Tom Warrick. “It’s a logistics you got- ta go through but it’s really not too bad.” Cindy Weeldreyer, Bohe- mia Mining Days Coordinator, helped make sure the reenact- ment made it to Cottage Grove. “She came down last year and saw us in Oakland ... Cin- dy came and asked, ‘Can we get you to come to Bohemia Min- ing Days?” recalled Warrick. A group of 10 volunteers were able to make it to Cottage Grove for the weekend. Some couldn’t PHOTOS BY DAMIEN SHERWOOD/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL be there because of a big event in Washington. Linda Steffen, one such volunteer, spoke about the history of the women and children in the Civil War, and the reenactment group’s goal to honor all those who lost their lives during that time. “You would find, when the armies came through, the moth- ers would sometimes embrace these boys that may have been fighting their own children be- cause it was somebody’s child,” Steffen said. “As a mother, you have a different feeling for the casualty of war. They would hope that somewhere, some- body was doing something for their child.” The group is part of the Northwest Civil War Coun- cil, which hosts larger events throughout the year such as full battle reenactments and civilian camps inhabited by dozens of people. “If you’re interested in history, this is a hands-on experience to see what was there, what was used and find out more information about it,” said Warrick. For more information about the Civil War en- campments, visit the North- west Civil War Council’s The 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry and 2nd U.S. Artillery created a website at www.nwcwc .net. Civil War encampment, including cannons and cavalry horses. 911 E. Main Cottage Grove 541.649.1188 Open 24 Hrs. LOWEST PRICES ON BEER, CIGARETTE, ICEE’S AND MILKSHAKES EARTHLINK INTERNET HIGH SPEED INTERNET Enjoy big-time Internet speeds without spending big bucks! Get Connected for as low as Get Connected for as low as $ 14.95/mo. $ first 12 months HyperLink™ Satellite Internet High-Speed Internet Connection speeds up to 75 Mbps* • 50X faster than DSL!!** & Friday July 19, Jon Stinnett and Friends, 7:30-10:30 p.m. – Acoustic contemporary, originals, and fusion Saturday July 20 Jessy Bird and The Desert Sage, 7:30 p.m-10:30 p.m. – Americana/Progressive Country As always no cover charge and 20 and under are welcome until 8:30 p.m. For more information call 541-942-8770. 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