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2020 Chainsaw Carving Championship - Thursday by Maggie Craig September 19, 2020 The fourth annual Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship, sponsored by Kootenai Country Montana, was held over the weekend of September 10-13. The Thursday through Sunday event again transformed the end of Mineral Avenue into a profusion of sights and sounds with master carvers producing unbelievable works of art. As with other events held in Libby during the Covid-19 pandemic, the organizers were responsible for producing a plan that would theoretically keep the public and carvers safe. In practice, mask wearing by some was the only evidence of deference to the pandemic. Besides Covid concerns, thick smoke from west coast and Callahan Creek wildfires moved in Saturday afternoon, further complicating respiratory issues. The smoke was in full force for Sunday's carving conclusion, staying in the hazardous category for the entire day. Sunday's smoke was reminiscent of the 2017 inaugural event when the local West Fork fire filled our skies with smoke. In spite of the challenges, organizers were again able to produce a top-notch event, bringing 18 of the best carvers from around the country and even the world to Libby for this incomparable exhibition of chainsaw art. This was the first of four days of amazing artistic talent on display on Mineral Avenue. Photos by Maggie Craig, LibbyMT.com Related Links: www.carvemontana.com kcmiccc on Facebook kootenaicountrymt on Facebook

Colby Herrington Colby comes from Washington for his second competition in Libby. Abby Peterson Abby comes to Libby from Kentucky. This is the progress on his piece on day one! Abby Peterson art Griffon Ramsey Griffon comes from Texas for her first appearance in Libby. Jacob Lucas Jacob comes to Libby from Washington for his fourth appearance here. Alex Pricob Alex is originally from Moldova but now lives in Washington. This is his third time in Libby for this event. Alex came prepared Lots of fish And more Tristin Lemmons Tristin is from Oregon and is making his first appearance in Libby. Keeping it organized Bongo Love Bongo is from Zimbabwe and is making his third appearance in Libby. Taking shape Eagles, bears and a buffalo Joe Dussia Joe is from Pennsylvania and wait until you see what he does with this. Joe Dussia collection Lkhagvadorj (George) Dorjsuren George is from Mongolia and was in Alaska when the pandemic hit and travel restrictions took effect. Since he couldn't go home, he came here for his second appearance at this event. Determining what's next Todd Coats Todd is from Montana and this is his fourth appearance at this event in Libby. It takes confidence Joe Wenal Joe is from Colorado and started his own business, Rocky Mountain Carvers. Joe Wenal art A beautiful bench Rocky Mountain Carvers art Damon Gorecki - The Barefoot Carver Yup, he's barefoot. Damon resides in Utah. A Damon Gorecki sculpture Assorted carvings Carver humor Mark Colp Mark is originally from Canada but resides in California. This is his fourth visit to Libby's event. An assortment of carvings for sale Bears and more Fernando Dulnuan Jr. Fernando is originally from the Philippines and now resides in Norman, Oklahoma. Ron Adamson's art for sale Steven Higgins Steven comes to Libby from Missouri. This is Steven's fourth year here. Kootenai Pets for Life was there 406-293-5735 to adopt a pet, donate, or volunteer. Awww... Eagle sculpture Trees and a feather Thor Thor is from Washington making his second appearance in Libby's competition. Donald Benson Donald comes to Libby from Washington for his first appearance here. Bench for sale Quick carves to auction on Friday

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