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Chain-saw sculptor salvages Sandy-struck colonial tree in Cortlandt

Tragedy turns into art in Cortlandt Manor

Tragedy turns into art in Cortlandt Manor (November 30, 2012 8:34 AM)

The Cortlandt Healthcare Center has brought in an artist to carve sculptures out of a centuries-old tree on its property felled by Hurricane Sandy.

Rick Pratt, who calls himself the "Chain-saw Artist," has created statues, such as bears, owls and other wildlife out of the tree.

"Bringing Rick in was a great decision to, I think, just kind of keep it alive," said Scott Wheeler, the executive...

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