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2A Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Appeal Tribune Timber Continued from Page 1A sational piece playfully dubbed “Freres Stonehenge.” In Corvallis, OSU plans to use the Freres product along with cross-laminated timber and glulam beams from another Oregon company, D.R. Johnson Lumber in Riddle. “The building is being constructed of all local wood,” said Thomas Maness, dean of the Cheryl Ramberg Ford and Allyn C. Ford College of Forestry. “OSU’s research went into developing the product and getting it certi- fied at D.R. Johnson, so yes we are using the product of our own research." Taking on concrete and steel Mass-plywood panel and cross-laminated timber are billed as products that could transplant heavier, less- adaptable construction materials such as concrete and steel. They also are said to produce a smaller carbon footprint. “We believe veneer is the most appropriate raw ma- terial for mass timber panels in the Pacific Northwest,” said Tyler Freres, vice president of sales. “Our veneer plants can efficiently and responsibly use second and third-growth timber with a minimum of a 5-inch block diameter to produce engineered panels.” Arijit Sinha, OSU associate professor of wood sci- ence & engineering, touts the potential to reduce green- house gas emission by substituting wood in construc- tion. “Wood, as it grows, uses carbon dioxide. And when the tree is turned into building products, it sequesters the carbon for the lifetime of the product," Sinha said. "This unique aspect of wood makes it a good choice for any buildings claiming to be green.” Researchers are also excited about the prospects. “This is not merely a new engineered composite product but an entirely new building technology revo- lutionizing the use of timber in construction," another OSU wood science professor, Lech Muszyn ski, wrote in his research summary published earlier this year. Oregon BEST recently collaborated with eight re- gional stakeholders, including OSU, Oregon Depart- ment of Forestry, Business Oregon and Oregon Manu- facturing Extension Partnership, to issue a 110-page study that examined cross-laminated timber feasibil- ity, including resource capacity, market demand and “real or perceived barriers to the use.” A few completed projects that utilized cross-lami- nated timber include Albina Yard and Carbon 12 in Port- land, Brelsford Washington State University Visitor Center in Pullman, Washington, and Hamlin Middle School in Springfield. But even with several additional projects in the pipe- line, including the Pearl District’s Framework in Port- land and various K-12 school projects in Washington, mass timber uses are still in their infancy. Sinha and Muszyn ski say mass timber’s best applica- bility is in mid-range projects, such as buildings from three to 12 stories. “In the high-rise building category, these products might not be a good choice,” Sinha said. “Their niche will be in the low to mid-rise buildings (3-12 stories). I believe, all the materials can co-exist. Familiarity and comfort with the new products will Property Continued from Page 1A for on the open market. Sale supporters said the city and the Oregon Garden have been intertwined since the garden’s inception, and the large purchase from the Pettit family 15 years ago was originally undertaken to allow for expansion at the Garden. As another connection, the Garden uses a wetland To fi nd out how to get your fi nancial goals on track, contact your Edward Jones fi nancial advisor today www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC LOCAL ADVISORS Vin Searles Jeff Davis Keizer Area Surrounding Area Sheryl Resner Bridgette Justis FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Mission | 503-363-0445 Liberty | 503-581-8580 Keizer | 503-304-8641 Sublimity | 503-769-3180 Michael Wooters Garry Falor Mario Montiel Tim Yount FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR South | 503-362-5439 West | 503-588-5426 Keizer | 503-393-8166 Silverton | 503-873-2454 Caitlin Davis Chip Hutchings Walt Walker FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR West | 503-585-1464 Lancaster | 503-585-4689 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Stayton | 503-769-4902 OR-0000394407 take time, they said. But each successful project could build momentum, acceptance and demand. "We should see a positive trend in the next year or so," Sinha said. "If this happens, it will surely bolster the ru- ral Oregon economy. Both (mass-plywood panels and cross-laminated timber) manufacturers in Oregon are situated in rural areas. Increased acceptance will lead to increased demands, which will result in jobs in this sector and overall development of that community.” In that vein, OSU’s forestry department may be a leader beyond research and toward demonstration with the Peavy Hall construction. “To date, we have invested $1.9 million in 13 research projects to advance mass timber,” Maness said. “We plan to initiate another round of research projects later this year." jmuch@StatesmanJournal.com or cell 503-508-8157 or follow at twitter.com/justinmuch “Wood, as it grows, uses carbon system – a series of ponds – to receive treated wastewa- ter from the city to irrigate the Garden. This reduces releases into Silver Creek, most important in the sum- mer when the creek’s temperature can reach 75 de- grees, less than ideal for trout, said Silverton Public Works Director Christian Saxe. An average of nearly 600,000 gallons per day of treated wastewater – often warm too, at 68 degrees – is diverted to the Garden instead of flowing into Silver Creek, May through October. “It essentially allows us to send our treated water to a location where it will not adversely impact the Silver Creek ecosystem,” Saxe said. State agencies – the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of State Lands and the Water Resources Department – worked with private compa- nies – HDR, West Yost and Associates and SRI/Shapiro – to create the wetland system back in 1998-99. Visitors from around the country have traveled to Silverton to see it in action, Saxe said. Now, with the council’s decision to buy back the Pet- tit house and surrounding 2.28 acres, the nearby prop- erty’s future is undecided. How this real estate holding can best serve its own- ers, the people of Silverton, is, once again, an unan- swered question. Updates away, compliments of Lee Mercer, and Grange Presi- dent Aaron Embree will be giving away a butcher workshop. Proceeds from the event will support the grange’s “Raise the Roof Fund” campaign that strives to provide the building with a new roof. Silverton Grange activities have included local can- didate forums and “Seedy Saturday” where Master Gardeners and canning experts provide tips and ideas for aspiring and practicing green thumbs. For information, or to donate to the cause, contact Jan at 503-551-4788, silvertongrange@gmail.com. You can also visit Silverton Grange on Facebook. Continued from Page 1A When it comes to your to-do list, put your future fi rst. Salem Area A new Forest Science Complex will use products researched at Oregon State. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OSU/MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE Tim Sparks Kelly Denney FINANCIAL ADVISOR Commercial | 503-370-6159 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Dallas | 503-623-2146 ing that they wanted their daughter to stay true to her interests, which included counseling and social work. She did, but teaching was also among those interests. Stepping into her current role knits those interest to- gether in an area where she can help youths outside the classroom, and she hopes to especially reach out to out- liers, especially helping kids who come in from the ru- ral elementary schools to find enriching activity in their new environments. Helping her in that aim will be Nicole, who is active- ly pursuing a studies aligned toward a medical-related career. She even worked at Mt. Angel Dental Clinic and attended Chemeketa Community College last year, and she has her eyes set on studying at Central Oregon Community College in a program geared to her inter- ests. Programs started Oct. 10 for 7th and 8th graders from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St., and 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Silverton Middle School, 714 Schlador St. “I’m loving it, it’s amazing,” Hillary enthused. “The volunteers are great, and the programs are already es- tablished and in place I’m confident that it’s going to go smoothly.” Learn more at asapsilvertonor.org, visit the Face- book page, or contact Hillary at 503-873-8656 or boos- thillary@gmail.com. Meet the Silver Falls Library director candidates What would you like to see in a library director? That’s something the library board is fine-tuning. Kathy said it’s a relatively new charge as Marlys has been a stalwart in the position for 13 years. The board is setting up a chance to meet the candi- dates from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at the library, 410 S. Water St. The gathering will include light snacks and take place in the Community Room. “We want to give the public a chance to meet the final five candidates,” Kathy said, noting that the board re- ceived 25 applicants for the position. “We want them to be involved in the community,” Kathy said, noting that one criterion will be that the di- rector lives within the library service area. Silverton Grange #748 Who doesn’t like pie? Jan’s sister, who is involved with a grange in Mon- tana, posed that question to her not too long ago, and the idea stuck. The first Pie & Gift Auction germinated from that idea, and it will bloom from 3 to 6 p.m., Nov. 4 at the local grange, 201 Division (off S. Water St.), Silverton. The event’s pie-baking contest will yield prize win- nings of $10, $25 and $50. So if you have a favorite recipe that’s been in the family for generations, this is a good opportunity to share the fruits of it. The event will also have live ukulele music, while auction items (in addition to pies) include a beach get- dioxide. And when the tree is turned into building products, it sequesters the carbon for the lifetime of the product. This unique aspect of wood makes it a good choice for any buildings claiming to be green.” ARIJIT SINHA, OSU ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF WOOD SCIENCE & ENGINEERING P.O. Box 13009 Salem, OR 97309 Address P.O. 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