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6A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • MARCH 13, 2019 ‘Sound of Music’ opens at Cottage Theatre April 5 COURTESY PHOTO Cottage Theatre's spring mu- sical this year is The Sound of Music, the inspirational story of Maria von Trapp. Winner of the 1959 Tony Award for Best Mu- sical, The Sound of Music fea- tures music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammer- stein II. The book, by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, is inspired by The Trapp Fami- ly Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. This iconic musical will be onstage for four weekends at is directed by Joel Ibáñez, with music direction by Chris King and choregraphy by Janet Rust. Costume design is by Rhonda Turnquist, set design by Tony Rust, and lighting design by Amanda Ferguson. The pro- duction stars Sabrina Gross as Maria and Nathan Blakely as Captain Georg von Trapp. The seven von Trapp children are played by Hanna Foshay (Liesl), Maia Wilhour (Friedrich), Kira Carver (Louisa), Nicole Wil- Tickets are available online at www.cottagetheatre.org, by phone at 541-942-8001, or in person at the Cottage Theatre Box Office, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth (age 6-18). Box Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and one hour be- fore performances. All seating is reserved. Ad- vanced purchase for seating is recommended. A Douglas-fir beetle nestled within fress it has ejected beneath the bark of a tree. In 1930s Austria, a troublesome postulant named Maria proves too high-spirited for the discipline of religious life. Douglas-fir pest outbreak potentially looming for April SALEM — This winter’s heavy snow and wind have knocked down many trees across the state. This has set up perfect conditions for an outbreak of Douglas-fir beetle unless landowners act quickly to either remove the downed or damaged trees or apply an insect pheromone to drive away the pest. Forest Entomologist Christine Buhl is with the Oregon Department of Forestry. Buhl said that while the beetle (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) is native to the Northwest, its popu- lation can soar when living large-diameter Douglas-fir trees are thrown to the ground. “Normally this pest is scattered on the landscape wherever Douglas-fir grows,” said Buhl. “However, they tend to concen- trate in tree stands where there has been a lot of storm damage.” Buhl explained that the beetles first attack downed Douglas-firs and then move to nearby standing Douglas-fir trees that are stressed, injured or less vigorous,” said Buhl. “Attacked trees that cannot drown out infesting beetles with pitch die and turn red the same year as the attack or the next spring.” Tell-tale signs of this beetle’s presence include frass. This is sawdust-like material the beetle ejects from their galleries under- neath the tree’s bark, Buhl explained. Buhl said landowners can pre- vent Douglas-fir beetle outbreaks by removing large-diameter downed trees before the insects take flight in the spring looking for new homes. “Before April remove any downed Douglas-firs greater than 10 inches in diameter at a point about chest height,” she advised. “Trees with low vigor should also be removed to reduce stand sus- ceptibility to outbreaks. Large amounts of cull trees created by logging also should not be left on site, particularly in shade.” Buhl said the beetles will gener- ally not attack trees that have been dead for over a year. “If removal is delayed or not possible,” said Buhl, “apply the repellant pheromone called MCH to prevent infestation.” 15% OFF Any service with coupon Schedule your appointment Today! Not Valid on any service Exceeding $100 • Expires 03/31/19 Not valid with any other offer. Our People Really Make The Difference! A naturally occurring beetle repellent, MCH (methylcyclohex- enone), can be applied to downed logs or standing green trees to prevent Douglas-fir beetle attacks. Buhl said MCH pouches are most often applied in a grid pattern within a stand to effectively deter infestation. Beetles approaching treated areas are fooled by the pheromone into sensing that bee- tles already occupy the site and will pass it by. “This technique is useful in parks, camps or habitat conserva- tion areas where salvage is not possible, but there is a desire to preserve the remaining standing trees,” said Buhl. “It’s also helpful in forestlands where downed wood can’t be removed before April for one reason or another. However, it will not make beetles that have already infested a tree leave. Once they are in, they’re in.” Learn more about Douglas-fir beetle at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Forest Health web- page. Submitted Report Cottage Theatre beginning Fri- day, April 5. The story behind The Sound of Music is well-known thanks to the 1965 movie version star- ring Julie Andrews. In 1930s Austria, a troublesome postu- lant named Maria proves too high-spirited for the discipline of religious life, so the Mother Abbess sends her away to care for the children of a widowed naval Captain. As Maria’s world turns upside down, she rises to the challenge of befriending the seven youngsters, who have driven away countless prior governesses. Maria’s gener- osity of spirit and her love of music gradually win the children’s, and eventually the Captain’s, affections. When Austria is invaded by the Na- zis, the family flees over the mountains to Switzerland, providing the thrilling finale to this inspirational story. 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