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Appeal Tribune Wednesday, November 2, 2016 3A Grants Continued from Page 1A of the OCT, such as MCDC, are tasked with encouraging investment in the arts, heritage and humanities as a means of stimulating cultural and economic vital- ity. “The Oregon Cultural Trust funds the 36 Oregon counties and nine federally- recognized Oregon tribes,” said Kay Pendleton, the MCDC Publicity Chair. “The Trust allocates funds to the coun- ties which the local coalition boards dis- tribute to qualifying cultural non-prof- its. It has been transformational in Sa- lem and in the smaller towns of Marion County in that organizations receive small grants and are able to conduct ac- tivities that they would, in many cases, be unable to accomplish. “The Marion County coalition has supported art, poetry, and cultural festi- vals, subsidized tickets to musical per- formances for underprivileged chil- dren, brought Oregon authors to town, supported theatrical events and historic preservation,” she added. “In many cases, these activities and the preserva- tion of cultural and historic heritage might not have occurred.” In terms of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, the project reaches K-12 youth throughout the east valley. The troupe of visiting actors have been coming to Mill SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL TRIBUNE Volunteers work on the Rumely Fountain mosaic in Silverton’s Coolidge McClaine Park. City since 1999 and in the last 5 years they have brought their week-long work- shops twice a year, during spring and summer breaks, to the community. “Even with a small registration we charge students, we would never be able to afford this amazing opportunity with- out the help of grants,” Santiam Activ- ities Director Caroline Gillaspy said. “Students audition and by (the end of the week) they put on a play. During the Lumber Continued from Page 1A tom plywood layups as a base material rather than lumber. Success of the innovation would be a boon to the local company. “We believe veneer is the most appro- priate raw material for mass timber panels in the Pacific Northwest,” Tyler Freres said. “Our veneer plants can effi- ciently and responsibly use second and third growth timber with a minimum of a 5-inch block diameter to produce engi- neered panels.” Veneer works well in part because defects within the log are engineered out of the raw material prior to con- structing the mass panel. “The compounded veneer layers, and the ability to engineer each individual layer means that we can customize the panels to specific engineering needs,” Freres added. OSU studies indicate veneer-based mass timber panels can potentially achieve the strength of Cross Laminat- ed Timbers with 20 percent to 30 per- cent less wood. That’s one advantage. MATTHEW SWAIN, SPECIAL TO THE STAYTON MAIL Freres Lumber Co. Inc. of Lyons, Ore., announces the development of a new-to-market innovative wood product, Mass Plywood Panel (MPP). The company cites several advan- tages of the panel, including the ability to manufacture large-format panels at the production facility to include win- dow, door and all other required cut- outs. That would minimize waste and la- bor on the job site. Additionally, the relative lightness of the panels decrease transportation costs and logistics when constructing buildings on the job site. Freres officials also believe the panel’s aesthetic appeal will make it a competitive new option. The company tips its hat to OSU’s Col- lege of Forestry and its new Center for week, there are two workshops available for students after practice time … Stu- dents that participate are from Mill City Gates, Lyons, Lacomb, Sublimity and Stayton. We have had students from De- troit, Idanha and Marion Forks. We also have had students with disabilities par- ticipate and Missoula encourages all stu- dents to have a part in the play.” The Silverton historic fountain pro- ject has had a similar effect in bringing Advanced Wood Products. “The Center and OSU faculty provid- ed affordable product testing, panel en- gineering expertise, and a clear avenue for future product development with po- tential clients,” Freres said. “They will continue to be an important partner as we bring the product from concept to a marketable reality.” Ultimately, its producers envision Mass Plywood Panel to be a more flex- ible and affordable alternative for build- ers. “This product has the ability to dra- matically change the West Coast veneer and panel products industry,” Freres said. Freres Lumber has tentative plans to construct theMass Plywood Panel-man- ufacturing plant on Cedar Mill Road, Ly- ons, which is close in proximity to its six other wood-processing plants. The com- pany anticipates to be in full Mass Ply- wood Panel production by the end of 2017. “It’s going to take most of next year to have the equipment built for this next plant,” Rob Freres said. “Then we plan on ramping up our production by the end of it.” jmuch@StatesmanJournal.com or 503-769-6338, cell 503-508-8157 or follow at twitter.com/justinmuch people together through the arts. The goal is to create a mosaic adorning the Leo M. Rumely Fountain in the Coolidge McClain Park and the grant process is a large part of that effort. “When I was first approached to lead this project, I thought it would just be a small mosaic,” said Silverton artist Christine Carlisle, one of the project or- ganizers. “When I saw the plans, I real- ized that ‘Oh, this is so much bigger than you realize.’ It was going to cost much more than what they thought and take much more time than was planned. Now we’re running out of funds and this mon- ey is needed to complete it. “The whole thing is a miracle of vol- unteer effort,” she added. “The pool was in very poor condition. We’ve had about 400 hundred volunteers involved. They come from every part of our community and range from young kids to those who are 90 years old. Some of them are com- ing in two or three times a week to help out. “Overall, there have been thousands of volunteer hours that have gone into this,” she added. “While it’s important as a piece of art and a historical piece, what’s more important is how everyone is participating. People throughout the community are getting to know each oth- er and there’s a great joy and a sense of community and camaraderie. It’s so awesome. It’s an honor to be part of it.” annetteutz1@gmail.com or follow at twitter.com/AnnetteUtz ‘Fools’ Continued from Page 1A as a musical twice and has become a go- to play for high school and community theater. Thanks to its squeaky clean script, it’s being performed in Silverton exactly as Simon originally wrote it. In addition to Krause, Semerikov and Gerig, the play’s other seven cast members are John Seeber, Grant Hawker, Julia Knutson, Elise Merklin, Jeslyn Pool, Tessa Kinsey and Jason Schiewe. About 15 students are serving as stage crew and support staff. “Fools” will play at Silverton High at 7 p.m. for six nights, starting Thursday, Nov. 10 and continuing Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Tickets are available at the door; they are $5 for adults and $1 for students and children. For information, those interested can call 503-873-6331, extension 3778. For theatergoers curious about what’s next on the Silverton scene, Brush Creek Playhouse is scheduled to perform “It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Show,” starting Nov. 18. The romantic comedy, directed by Norman C. Gou- veia, will run through Dec. 4. roth’s Fresh MArkets now serves saturday morning breakfast! 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