Wednesday August 23, a dozen members of the community joined Frank Taylor to get the supporting beams onto the poles that had been erected earlier.  These brave and strong volunteers were Mark Lineburg, Ronnie Gilmore, Bill Sydnor, Bill Taylor, Seth Lacy, Bill Lacy, Tommy Sproule, Thor Sproule, Seth Gillespie, Chuck Crowder, Wilson Rankin and Liz Altieri.  They placed two 30-foot beams and two 20-foot beams into position.  The 30-footers will be load bearing beams on which the trusses will sit.  The beams are made from 10-foot lengths of treated 2X10's bolted together with half inch bolts.  Eight people minimum were needed to lift each 30-footer. The beams were attached to the poles with 1/2 inch bolts, two in every pole.  Care was taken to ensue the structure was level and square.  With the help of all these folks, it took a mere 50 minutes to complete this stage of the project!

The next step will be to install braces at each post, metal brackets in corners, and cross-bracing to prevent "racking" of structure.

Biology II students from the High School will spread mulch, and the structure will be ready to be put under roof at the September 10 barn raising.  Remember volunteers will be greatly appreciated on that date.  Pie and lemonade will be provided.