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COTTAGE GROVE – ”Sir” Russ McGuire, sole operator and project engineer of the Cottage Grove Carousel, is seen in action at this week’s Carousel event.
There will be a tile painting fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25 from noon-3 p.m. at the Crafty Mercantile on Main Street in Cottage Grove. The tiles are $25 each and will be displayed on the wall of the permanent home of the carousel.