Nativity at Shanley features chainsaw sculpture art of manger

FARGO — As the story goes, they found the only room in town, a stable.

Now, students at Shanley High School, along with a local chainsaw artist, have recreated the ubiquitous Christmas manger scene. This time, in a shipping container.

The whole family is there: Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus, right at the entrance to Shanley.

Chainsaw artist Scott Petry, of Glyndon, took on the project, which "had a little more importance to it," he said.

"It is never easy doing a human figure but I felt honored to do something that is so important to me and remind people of the human spirit," Scott said.

The Nativity scene, completed with help from Shanley Art Club students, is open during the next few days for families who want to take pictures or admire the Christmas miracle: Creating the stars of Chr