Patrons of Tim Hortons restaurant on Newton Street were treated to some unusual entertainment on August 18, 2007, as chainsaw sculptor Mike Higgins carved a giant coffee cup in front of the establishment. Mike, who does educational programs for local students, used a variety of techniques to create the display from 35" pine logs obtained from Dave Durfee's mill. Mike was invited by Tom Medeiros, owner of the establishment that held a grand opening earlier in the year. Tom also invited representatives of the Family Service Association Big Friends Little Friends program to conduct a raffle during the event. Nutritional information for all of Tim Hortons food is available on their website and information is available on substitutions, vegan diet choices and low-sugar items for diabetics. Click here to see the other Fall River restaurants who are participating in the Healthy Dining Program. For more information, contact Tom at 508-673-9050.
 

(Top row, left and right) Mike Higgins of the Magic Garden in Tiverton cuts into an ten-foot pine log set up in front of the Tim Horton's restaurant across from the Harbor Mall on Newton Street. (Top row, center) Ann Hartnett listens as Karen Poissant of Big Friends Little Friends offers customers chances on raffle prizes as part of a fundraiser held at the event. (Middle row, left and right) Anne Marie Cresswell, Paul Rao, Gene and twelve-year-old Nick Lavoie watch Mike as he transforms raw wood into sculptured pieces. (Middle row, center) Owner Tom Medeiros crosses chain saw blades with Mike Higgins. (Bottom row, left) Bob Barlow of Tiverton enjoys the event along with the other spectators. (Bottom row, center and right) Mike puts the finishing touches on the  coffee cup sculpture before painting it. (Bottom row, right) Supervisor Erik Teixeira, customer service representative Stacy Primo and baker Gregory Burton stand next to the finished sculpture, complete with a giant ice hockey skate affixed to the top.