Mark Warren

LEWISTOWN - On most days, Mark Warren uses his welding tools to manufacture industrial freezer vestibules - not exactly a job that pushes creative boundaries.

So when a challenge to create unique Christmas decorations for Lewistown's downtown presented itself, Warren's eyes lit up brighter than his torch.
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"I have a passion for it," Warren said.
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Several local businesses pitched in for the project, but Warren, who works at HCR, ran with it.Along with charging only $350 for each one, Warren added something to give each snowflake a unique Lewistown touch.

Each metal flake contains a map of Montana, with a heart in the center where Lewistown is located.The round snowflakes dangle from 2-foot red scrolls with the words "Happy Holidays."

"I try to build things that you can't buy in a store," Warren said."We're pretty proud that we can offer something for the beautification of Lewistown."

Once Warren got the ball rolling, his co-workers got involved, using the company's high-tech laser cutting machines to etch out three- dimensional snowflake spokes.
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Main Street in Lewistown is decorated with festive metal snowflakes created by local artist and welder Mark Warren.

local artist Mark Warren.

Made by local artist Mark Warren.

Mark Warren - Shop Foreman
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Mark Warren Originally a North Carolina boy, Mark lives in big sky country now and is our shop foreman. Making sure the schedule's met and quality remains exceptionally high are Mark's primary responsibilities. No ifs, ands or buts! Plus, when Mark's not here at HCR, you may find him keeping our community safe as a volunteer fireman. Thanks, Mark!